BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 24 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.7
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Fuel tank capacity:
42 litres
50 litres
600 km with real consumption
860 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.32 m
4.31 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.79 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series and Audi A3 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
380 litres
380 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1200 litres
1220 litres
Turning diameter:
11.4 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Audi A3, which means BMW 1 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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
