Audi A3 2008 vs BMW 1 series 2007

 
Audi A3
2008 - 2013
BMW 1 series
2007 - 2011
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.6 Petrol

Performance

Power: 102 HP122 HP
Torque: 148 NM160 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.1 seconds10 seconds
BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving.
Audi A3 engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 12 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): 6.97.5
Real fuel consumption: 7.6 l/100km7.7 l/100km
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres53 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 790 km in combined cycle700 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway910 km on highway
720 km with real consumption680 km with real consumption
Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

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: 4.29 m4.24 m
Width: 1.76 m1.75 m
Height: 1.42 m1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 is 5 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 370 litres330 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1104 litres1150 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 46 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): 1`7851`748
Safety: no data
Quality:
high

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 (€): 66005000
Pros and Cons: Audi A3 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
BMW 1 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
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