BMW 1 Series (2015 – 2017) vs Audi S3 (2016 – 2020): specs compared
The BMW 1 Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 340 hp against 310 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 s against 5.2 s. It uses less fuel, from 3.4 L/100 km against 7.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,300 kg against 1,480 kg. At 4,328 mm, the BMW 1 Series is 76 mm longer than the Audi S3.
| Specification |
BMW
1 Series
2015 – 2017
|
Audi
S3
2016 – 2020
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2015 – 2017 | 2016 – 2020 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 23 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 109 – 340 hp | 310 hp |
| Torque | 180 – 500 Nm | 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 – 10.9 s | 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.4 – 7.8 L/100 km | 7.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,323 – 4,328 mm | 4,252 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,412 – 1,420 mm | 1,402 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,596 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,300 – 1,615 kg | 1,480 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.