BMW 1 series 2007 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
| BMW 1 series engine produces 15 HP more power than Audi A3, but torque is 5 NM less than Audi A3. Despite the higher power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 10.3 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 1 series consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 1 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 1 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 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 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1150 litres | 1104 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 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`910 kg | 2`110 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`410 kg | 1`555 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 500 kg | 555 kg | |
| BMW 1 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Audi A3. Therefore, Audi A3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 4000 | 5600 | |
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