The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic
Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 1 series can be equipped only with rear wheel drive.
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 1 series. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the 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!
Dimensions
Length:
4.52 m
4.23 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.43 m
BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 29 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
330 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1385 litres
1150 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 130 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 235 litres).
