Audi A3 2016 vs BMW 1 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 28 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 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
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: | 350'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.31 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1220 litres | no data | |
| 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 1`920 | |
| 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 (€): | 15 800 | 11 600 | |
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