Audi S3 2001 vs BMW 1 series 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S3) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 1 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S3 engine produces 62 HP more power than BMW 1 series, but torque is 60 NM less than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Audi S3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 5.7 | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S3 consumes 3.7 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 S3 could require 555 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| BMW 1 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.16 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi S3 is 7 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi S3 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1020 litres | 1150 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage space. Audi S3 has 60 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 130 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi S3 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 2800 | |
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