Audi S3 Sportback (2013 – 2016) vs BMW 1 Series 3 doors (2012 – 2015): specs compared
The BMW 1 Series 3 doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 320 hp against 300 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.7 s against 5.0 s. It uses less fuel, from 3.8 L/100 km against 6.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,285 kg against 1,505 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
S3 Sportback
2013 – 2016
|
BMW
1 Series 3 doors
2012 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2016 | 2012 – 2015 |
| Body style | Sportback · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 2 | 21 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 300 hp | 95 – 321 hp |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 180 – 450 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 – 5.5 s | 4.7 – 12.2 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 185 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 7.0 L/100 km | 3.8 – 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,323 mm | 4,323 – 4,341 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,405 mm | 1,412 – 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,631 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,505 – 1,530 kg | 1,285 – 1,590 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.