BMW 1 Series (2007 – 2011) vs Audi A3 (2008 – 2012): specs compared
The BMW 1 Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 265 hp against 250 hp. The Audi A3 uses less fuel, from 4.1 L/100 km against 4.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,185 kg against 1,220 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
1 Series
2007 – 2011
|
Audi
A3
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2011 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 15 | 23 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 265 hp | 102 – 250 hp |
| Torque | 150 – 400 Nm | 148 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 – 11.2 s | 6.1 – 11.8 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 250 km/h | 185 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 8.3 L/100 km | 4.1 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,227 – 4,239 mm | 4,237 – 4,239 mm |
| Width | 1,748 – 1,933 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,420 – 1,430 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,578 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,220 – 1,395 kg | 1,185 – 1,510 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.