Audi A3 2020 vs BMW 1 series 2019
| 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: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 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 | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Audi A3 engine produces 10 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 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, 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 2020 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Audi A3 2020 1.5 engine BMW 1 sērija 2019 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2019 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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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 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Audi A3 has 45 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`875 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 1 series is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 29 800 | 19 200 | |
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