BMW 1 series 2007 vs Audi A3 2008

 
BMW 1 series
2007 - 2011
Audi A3
2008 - 2013
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.6 Petrol

Performance

Power: 122 HP102 HP
Torque: 160 NM148 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10 seconds12.1 seconds
BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 1 series engine produces 20 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.56.9
Real fuel consumption: 7.7 l/100km7.6 l/100km
The Audi A3 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 Audi A3, 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 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3.
Fuel tank capacity: 53 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 700 km in combined cycle790 km in combined cycle
910 km on highway1010 km on highway
680 km with real consumption720 km with real consumption
Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

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: 4.24 m4.29 m
Width: 1.75 m1.76 m
Height: 1.42 m1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series is 5 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 330 litres370 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1150 litres1104 litres
BMW 1 series has 40 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 46 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.7 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A3.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7481`785
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

high
Audi A3 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 50006600
Pros and Cons: BMW 1 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
Audi A3 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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