BMW 1 series 2015 vs Audi A3 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 28 HP more power than Audi A3, but torque is 10 NM less than Audi A3. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi Q3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 1 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series is 2 cm longer than the Audi A3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1220 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 1 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. This could mean that the BMW 1 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`845 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 17 000 | |
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