Audi A3 2013 vs BMW 1 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 34 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 60 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 980 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.31 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A3 is 1 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`870 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The BMW 1 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| 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 (€): | 10 400 | 8000 | |
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