Audi S3 2006 vs BMW 1 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S3 engine produces 122 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Audi S3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 4.5 | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S3 consumes 4.6 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 690 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| BMW 1 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi S3 is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi S3 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 281 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1150 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage space. Audi S3 has 49 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`015 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 4400 | |
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