Audi A3 2008 vs BMW 1 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.1 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 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A3 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2007 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2007 2.0 engine | |||
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`970 | 1`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 (€): | 6200 | 4600 | |
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