Audi A3 2020 vs BMW 1 series 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 30 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 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A3 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Seat Leon, Audi A1 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija, BMW 4 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A3 2020 1.0 engine: The VW DLAA 1.0 TSI is a three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine produced at Volkswagen’s Czech plant from 2020 to 2024. It was later discontinued after stricter Euro 6e emissions requirements came into ... More about Audi A3 2020 1.0 engine BMW 1 sērija 2019 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2019 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 is 2 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1200 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`770 kg | 1`845 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`220 kg | 1`290 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 555 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 1 series is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 29 000 | 19 000 | |
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