BMW 3 series 1998 vs BMW 1 series 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 41 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 65 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 405 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 1 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 24 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 330 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 110 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 225 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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