Audi S3 Sportback (2008 – 2012) vs BMW 1 Series 3 doors (2007 – 2011): specs compared
Both offer around 265 hp at most. The Audi S3 Sportback is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.8 s against 6.0 s. The BMW 1 Series 3 doors uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 8.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,230 kg against 1,495 kg. At 4,303 mm, the Audi S3 Sportback is 64 mm longer than the BMW 1 Series 3 doors.
| Specification |
Audi
S3 Sportback
2008 – 2012
|
BMW
1 Series 3 doors
2007 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2007 – 2011 |
| Body style | Sportback · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 2 | 15 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 265 hp | 116 – 265 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 184 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 s | 6.0 – 11.2 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 200 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.4 – 8.5 L/100 km | 4.5 – 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,303 mm | 4,239 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,748 mm |
| Height | 1,402 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,495 – 1,515 kg | 1,230 – 1,385 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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