BMW i3 2013 vs Audi A1 2014
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | Electric | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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BMW i3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW i3 engine produces 80 HP more power than Audi A1, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Audi A1. Thanks to more power BMW i3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 3.4 l/100km | ||
| Range per fill-up: | no data | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A1 gets more mileage from one tank of fuel or charge. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A1) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW i3) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW i3 is larger. BMW i3 is 3 cm longer than the Audi A1, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW i3 is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 920 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW i3 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Audi A1. This could mean that the BMW i3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW i3 (by 180 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW i3 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi A1, which means BMW i3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`620 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 9200 | |
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