Audi A3 2016 vs BMW 1 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A3) 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 1 series) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija, BMW 4 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.31 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1220 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Audi A3 has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The BMW 1 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 12 800 | |
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