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.
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 1 series. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 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!
Ground clearance:
127 - 145 mm (5 - 5.7 inches)
130 - 140 mm (5.1 - 5.5 inches)
Dimensions
Length:
4.63 m
4.32 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.42 m
BMW 3 series is larger. BMW 3 series is 31 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
360 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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1200 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 120 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
11.3 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series.
