Audi A3 2013 vs BMW 1 series 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A3) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (BMW 1 series) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 79 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| 940 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 2016 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.31 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1220 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Audi A3 has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The BMW 1 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | BMW 1 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A3, so BMW 1 series quality could be a bit better. | ||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 11 600 | |
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