Audi A7 2018 vs BMW 1 series 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Audi A7 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A7 engine produces 200 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 280 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Audi A7 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.7 | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A7 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A7 could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Audi A7 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi Q8 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija, BMW 4 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 1 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A7 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A7 is 65 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 11 cm wider, while the height of Audi A7 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 535 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
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Audi A7 has more luggage capacity. Audi A7 has 155 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`470 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi A7 scores higher in safety tests. The Audi A7 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| BMW 1 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A7, so BMW 1 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 59 600 | 24 600 | |
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