Audi RS 3 Sportback (2010 – 2012) vs BMW 1 Series Coupe (2010 – 2013): specs compared

The Audi RS 3 Sportback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 340 hp against 320 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 5.0 s. The BMW 1 Series Coupe uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 9.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,300 kg against 1,650 kg. At 4,361 mm, the BMW 1 Series Coupe is 58 mm longer than the Audi RS 3 Sportback.

Specification Audi RS 3 Sportback Audi RS 3 Sportback 2010 – 2012 BMW 1 Series Coupe BMW 1 Series Coupe 2010 – 2013
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 2010 – 2012 2010 – 2013
Body style Sportback · Hatchback Coupé
Variants 1 16
Fuel Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive AWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 340 hp 143 – 320 hp
Torque 450 Nm 210 – 430 Nm
0–100 km/h 4.6 s 5.0 – 189.0 s
Top speed 249 km/h 130 – 249 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 9.1 L/100 km 4.5 – 11.2 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,303 mm 4,361 mm
Width 1,793 mm 1,748 mm
Height 1,402 mm 1,407 – 1,422 mm
Wheelbase 2,578 mm 2,659 mm
Curb weight 1,650 kg 1,300 – 1,560 kg

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