Audi A3 2008 vs BMW 1 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 170 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.8 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 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 1 series 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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: | 6 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Skoda Superb | Installed 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 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 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 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1104 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 46 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): | 1`940 | 1`830 | |
| 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 (€): | 6400 | 4600 | |
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