Audi A3 2008 vs BMW 1 series 2007

 
Audi A3
2008 - 2013
BMW 1 series
2007 - 2011
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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: 140 HP143 HP
Torque: 320 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.1 seconds9.1 seconds
Audi A3 engine produces 3 HP less power than BMW 1 series, but torque is 20 NM more than BMW 1 series.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.45.4
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres51 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1010 km in combined cycle940 km in combined cycle
1240 km on highway1130 km on highway
850 km with real consumption770 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.
Ground clearance: 110 mm (4.3 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.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 390'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A3 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 8 years17 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen SharanInstalled on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

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`9451`855
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
  • timing belt engine
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
BMW 1 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • higher ground clearance
  • lower price
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