BMW 1 series 2017 vs Audi A3 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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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 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 2017 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 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
| BMW 1 series is 2 cm longer than the Audi A3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 1 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. This could mean that the BMW 1 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`955 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 15 800 | |
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