Audi A3 2016 vs BMW 1 series 2017
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 6 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 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 10 years | 12 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 4 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. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A3 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A3 is 13 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
845 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Audi A3 has 65 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 355 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`940 kg | 1`940 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`390 kg | 1`380 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 560 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 12 000 | |
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