BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 6 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
4.2
Fuel tank capacity:
52 litres
50 litres
850 km with real consumption
870 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.33 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 2 cm longer than the Audi A3, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
360 litres
380 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1200 litres
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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (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.
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
