BMW 1 series 2024 vs Audi S3 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 1 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Audi S3) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 1 series engine produces 183 HP less power than Audi S3, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Audi S3. Due to the lower power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 8.7 | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 1 series consumes 3.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi S3, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 585 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 1 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series and Audi S3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1135 litres | 1145 litres | |
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Audi S3 has more luggage space. BMW 1 series has 25 litres less trunk space than the Audi S3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi S3 (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`060 kg | 2`035 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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