BMW 1 series 2015 vs Audi A3 2018

 
BMW 1 series
2015 - 2016
Audi A3
2018 - 2020
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.5 Petrol

Performance

Power: 177 HP150 HP
Torque: 250 NM250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.4 seconds8.2 seconds
BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 1 series engine produces 27 HP more power than Audi A3, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no datano data
Fuel tank capacity: 52 litres50 litres
680 km with real consumption740 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.33 m4.31 m
Width: 1.77 m1.79 m
Height: 1.44 m1.46 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 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 360 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1220 litres
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`8701`840
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
average

high
Audi A3 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 180 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 12 80017 000
Pros and Cons: BMW 1 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
Audi A3 has
  • fewer faults
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