Audi RS 3 Sportback (2010 – 2012) vs BMW 1 Series Cabriolet (2010 – 2013): specs compared
The Audi RS 3 Sportback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 340 hp against 325 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 5.3 s. The BMW 1 Series Cabriolet uses less fuel, from 4.8 L/100 km against 9.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,420 kg against 1,650 kg. At 4,361 mm, the BMW 1 Series Cabriolet is 58 mm longer than the Audi RS 3 Sportback.
| Specification |
Audi
RS 3 Sportback
2010 – 2012
|
BMW
1 Series Cabriolet
2010 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2012 | 2010 – 2013 |
| Body style | Sportback · Hatchback | Convertible |
| Variants | 1 | 16 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 340 hp | 143 – 325 hp |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 190 – 430 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 s | 5.3 – 9.6 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 150 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.1 L/100 km | 4.8 – 11.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,303 mm | 4,361 mm |
| Width | 1,793 mm | 1,748 mm |
| Height | 1,402 mm | 1,392 – 1,422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,650 kg | 1,420 – 1,680 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.