BMW 1 series 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 21 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 1 series could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 1 series is 29 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 7 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. BMW 1 series has 130 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 1 series, so BMW 3 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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