BMW 1 series 2011 vs Audi A3 2013

 
BMW 1 series
2011 - 2015
Audi A3
2013 - 2016
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.8 Petrol

Performance

Power: 136 HP180 HP
Torque: 220 NM250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.1 seconds6.8 seconds
Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving.
BMW 1 series engine produces 44 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.66.5
Real fuel consumption: 7.8 l/100km8.3 l/100km
The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3.
Fuel tank capacity: 52 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 920 km in combined cycle840 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway1000 km on highway
660 km with real consumption660 km with real consumption
BMW 1 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Dimensions

Length: 4.32 m4.31 m
Width: 1.77 m1.79 m
Height: 1.42 m1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series is 1 cm longer than the Audi A3, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 360 litres380 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1200 litres1220 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: 10.9 meters10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`8401`930
Safety:
The BMW 1 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
average

high
Audi A3 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 800010 400
Pros and Cons: BMW 1 sērija has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • better safety assist technologies
  • lower price
Audi A3 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • has 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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