BMW 1 series 2011 vs Audi A3 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| BMW 1 series and Audi A3 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 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 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1220 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 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`895 | 1`980 | |
| 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 (€): | 8800 | 10 600 | |
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