Audi A3 Sportback (2008 – 2011) vs BMW 1 Series 3 doors (2007 – 2011): specs compared
The BMW 1 Series 3 doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 265 hp against 250 hp. It uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 4.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,230 kg against 1,260 kg. At 4,290 mm, the Audi A3 Sportback is 51 mm longer than the BMW 1 Series 3 doors.
| Specification |
Audi
A3 Sportback
2008 – 2011
|
BMW
1 Series 3 doors
2007 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2011 | 2007 – 2011 |
| Body style | Sportback · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 18 | 15 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 102 – 250 hp | 116 – 265 hp |
| Torque | 148 – 350 Nm | 184 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 – 12.1 s | 6.0 – 11.2 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 249 km/h | 200 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.8 – 9.4 L/100 km | 4.5 – 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,239 – 4,290 mm | 4,239 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,748 mm |
| Height | 1,422 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,260 – 1,550 kg | 1,230 – 1,385 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.