BMW 1 series 2019 vs Audi A3 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 8.4 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 40 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): | 4.7 | 3.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 1 series could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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BMW 1 sērija has 4x4: This generation BMW features the Haldex Generation V proactive all-wheel-drive system, which sends 100% of torque to the front wheels as standard. The system analyzes data from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement if required. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split equally between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2019 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2019 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series is 2 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`065 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 1 series is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 20 800 | 21 400 | |
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