BMW 3 series 2001 vs BMW 1 series 2004
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 28 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1150 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`915 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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