Audi A3 2016 vs BMW 1 series 2017
| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Audi A3 engine produces 6 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 20 NM less than BMW 1 series. Despite less power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 3.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 4.46 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A3 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A3 is 13 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
880 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Audi A3 has 65 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 320 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`815 kg | 1`885 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`265 kg | 1`320 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 565 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 12 000 | |
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