Audi A3 and BMW 1 series have the same engine power, but Audi A3 torque is 20 NM less than BMW 1 series.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
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Fuel tank capacity:
50 litres
52 litres
900 km with real consumption
1010 km with real consumption
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.31 m
4.33 m
Width:
1.79 m
1.77 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.41 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 higher.
Trunk capacity:
380 litres
360 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1220 litres
1200 litres
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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 20 litres).
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
