Audi A3 2020 vs BMW 1 series 2019

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Audi A3
2020 -
BMW 1 series
2019 -
Body: SedanHatchback
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 - 2.01.5 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 150 HP109 - 306 HP
Torque: 250 - 360 NM190 - 450 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.4 seconds4.8 - 10.6 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.9 - 5.04.2 - 7.1
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 m4.32 m
Width: 1.82 m1.80 m
Height: 1.43 m1.43 m
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 litres380 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1200 litres
Audi A3 has more luggage capacity.
Audi A3 has 45 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series.
Turning diameter: 11.1 meters11.4 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 40024 600
Pros and Cons: Audi A3 has
  • manual gearbox only
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
BMW 1 sērija has
  • both manual and automatic
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • higher children safety
  • lower price
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