BMW 1 series 2007 vs Audi A3 2004
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| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 1 series is available only with rear wheel drive, while Audi A3 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 | 1.4 - 3.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 - 306 HP | 102 - 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 - 400 NM | 148 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 - 9.1 seconds | 6.3 - 13.2 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 - 9.2 | 5.1 - 10.6 | |
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On average, the BMW 1 series petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as Audi A3. On average, BMW 1 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 132 - 147 mm (5.2 - 5.8 inches) | 113 mm (4.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 1 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series is 7 cm longer than the Audi A3, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`831 | ~ 1`944 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 3200 | |
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