BMW 1 series 2007 vs Audi A1 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 61 HP more power than Audi A1, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Audi A1. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 1 series could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A1 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 A1) 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 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 1 series is larger. BMW 1 series is 29 cm longer than the Audi A1, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | no data | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 1 series has 60 litres more trunk space than the Audi A1. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi A1, which means BMW 1 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Audi A1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Audi A1, so Audi A1 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 7400 | |
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