Audi A3 2008 vs BMW 1 series 2007
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Audi A3 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 1 series can be equipped only with rear wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.2 - 3.2 | 1.6 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 250 HP | 115 - 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 - 350 NM | 160 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 - 13.3 seconds | 6.1 - 11 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 - 9.4 | 4.4 - 8.3 | |
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On average, the Audi A3 petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as BMW 1 series. On average, Audi A3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more 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! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 1 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 is 5 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1120 litres | 1150 litres | |
| Audi A3 has 40 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 30 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`916 | ~ 1`837 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 4600 | |
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