BMW 1 series 2009 vs Audi A3 2004
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 20 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 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 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 1 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 700 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 147 mm (5.8 inches) | 113 mm (4.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 1 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 1 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series is 7 cm longer than the Audi A3, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 3200 | |
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