BMW 1 series 2007 vs Audi A3 2004
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 56 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 10.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 10.7 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 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 132 mm (5.2 inches) | 113 mm (4.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 1 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 1 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series is 7 cm longer than the Audi A3, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`925 | 2`095 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 3200 | |
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