BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 40 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
4.1
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Fuel tank capacity:
52 litres
55 litres
830 km with real consumption
910 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.33 m
4.31 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.79 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series is 2 cm longer than the Audi A3, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
360 litres
340 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1200 litres
1180 litres
BMW 1 series has 20 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 20 litres).
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
