Audi S3 2016 vs BMW 1 series 2019
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi S3 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 1 series can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 1 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 (petrol) | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. BMW 1 series is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 310 HP | 109 - 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 190 - 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 - 5.3 seconds | 4.8 - 10.6 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 - 7.0 | 4.2 - 7.1 | |
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Audi S3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 1 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi S3 and BMW 1 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage space. Audi S3 has 40 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S3 is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Audi S3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`008 | ~ 1`946 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 20 400 | |
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