Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 38 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 90 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster.
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
1104 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 46 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.
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
