BMW 1 series 2013 vs Audi A3 2013

 
BMW 1 series
2013 - 2015
Audi A3
2013 - 2014
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 143 HP150 HP
Torque: 320 NM380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.9 seconds8.3 seconds
Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 1 series engine produces 7 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data4.7
Fuel tank capacity: 52 litres55 litres
910 km with real consumption960 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW 1 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ...  More about BMW 1 sērija 2013 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.32 m4.31 m
Width: 1.77 m1.79 m
Height: 1.42 m1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series is 1 cm longer than the Audi A3, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 360 litres340 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1200 litres1180 litres
BMW 1 series has 20 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 20 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.3 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi A3, which means BMW 1 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`9451`945
Safety:
The BMW 1 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
average

high
Audi A3 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 800010 400
Pros and Cons: BMW 1 sērija has
  • roomier boot
  • better safety assist technologies
  • lower price
Audi A3 has
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
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