BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 1 series, but torque is 10 NM more than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.7
no data
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
52 litres
650 km with real consumption
580 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
350'000 km
320'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
9 years
11 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi Q3
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 1 series 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
1180 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 BMW 1 series (by 20 litres).
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
