BMW 1 series 2009 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 1 series could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 1 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 147 mm (5.8 inches) | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 1 series is 17 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 460 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. BMW 1 series has 90 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| BMW 1 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so BMW 1 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 5600 | |
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