Audi A3 2016 vs BMW 1 series 2017
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| 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/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi A3 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 1 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Audi A3 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.0 - 2.0 | 1.5 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 - 190 HP | 109 - 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 - 380 NM | 180 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 - 10.7 seconds | 4.4 - 11.7 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 1 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi A3. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 - 5.6 | 3.6 - 7.8 | |
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Audi A3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than 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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A3 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A3 is 13 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
880 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Audi A3 has 65 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 320 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`842 kg | ~ 1`952 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`291 kg | ~ 1`386 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 551 kg | ~ 566 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 12 000 | |
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