Audi A3 (2003 – 2005) vs BMW 1 Series (2004 – 2007): specs compared
The BMW 1 Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 265 hp against 250 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 6.4 s. The Audi A3 uses less fuel, from 4.9 L/100 km against 5.6 L/100 km. The BMW 1 Series is the lighter car, from 1,180 kg against 1,205 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
A3
2003 – 2005
|
BMW
1 Series
2004 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2005 | 2004 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 12 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 102 – 250 hp | 116 – 265 hp |
| Torque | 148 – 320 Nm | 150 – 340 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.4 – 12.9 s | 6.1 – 10.7 s |
| Top speed | 183 – 250 km/h | 200 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.9 – 10.7 L/100 km | 5.6 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,204 – 4,214 mm | 4,227 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,933 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,205 – 1,525 kg | 1,180 – 1,365 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.