Audi A3 2013 vs BMW 1 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 85 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 150 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| 940 km with real consumption | 850 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2015 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 | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Audi A3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 12 000 | |
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