BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 6 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less 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):
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Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
52 litres
830 km with real consumption
850 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
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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:
340 litres
360 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1180 litres
1200 litres
Audi A3 has 20 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 20 litres).
Turning diameter:
11 meters
11.3 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 45 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better
