Audi A3 2004 vs BMW 1 series 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
| Audi A3 engine produces 15 HP less power than BMW 1 series, but torque is 5 NM more than BMW 1 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.4 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 480 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 113 mm (4.4 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 1 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 1 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 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: | 370 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1120 litres | 1150 litres | |
| Audi A3 has 40 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 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 1`890 | |
| 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 (€): | 3200 | 3400 | |
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