Audi A3 2006 vs BMW 1 series 2004

 
Audi A3
2006 - 2008
BMW 1 series
2004 - 2007
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 170 HP122 HP
Torque: 350 NM280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 seconds10 seconds
Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive.
Audi A3 engine produces 48 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 70 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.45.6
Real fuel consumption: 6.6 l/100km6.1 l/100km
The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 850 km in combined cycle890 km in combined cycle
830 km with real consumption810 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD)

Dimensions

Length: 4.29 m4.23 m
Width: 1.76 m1.75 m
Height: 1.42 m1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 is 6 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 350 litres330 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1120 litres1150 litres
Audi A3 has 20 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 30 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0401`810
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

average
Audi A3 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 32003400
Pros and Cons: Audi A3 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • has 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
BMW 1 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
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