Audi A3 2020 vs BMW 1 series 2019
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| 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/Automatic | |
| Audi A3 is available only with manual gearbox, whereas BMW 1 series has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Audi A3 is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 1 series can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 | 1.5 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 109 - 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 360 NM | 190 - 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 4.8 - 10.6 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 - 5.0 | 4.2 - 7.1 | |
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Audi A3 petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 1 series. On average, Audi A3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres less 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! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A3 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A3 is 18 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Audi A3 has 45 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`892 | ~ 1`946 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 1 series is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 28 000 | 20 800 | |
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