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 data
4.7
Fuel tank capacity:
52 litres
55 litres
910 km with real consumption
960 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Dimensions
Length:
4.32 m
4.31 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.79 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.43 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 litres
340 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1200 litres
1180 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 meters
10.9 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`945
1`945
Safety:
The BMW 1 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
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
