BMW 1 Series 3 doors (2017 – 2019) vs Audi RS 3 Sportback (2017 – 2021): specs compared
The Audi RS 3 Sportback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 400 hp against 340 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.1 s against 4.4 s. The BMW 1 Series 3 doors uses less fuel, from 3.4 L/100 km against 8.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,375 kg against 1,585 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
1 Series 3 doors
2017 – 2019
|
Audi
RS 3 Sportback
2017 – 2021
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2017 – 2019 | 2017 – 2021 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | Sportback · Hatchback |
| Variants | 18 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 109 – 340 hp | 400 hp |
| Torque | 180 – 500 Nm | 480 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 – 10.9 s | 4.1 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.4 – 7.4 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,328 mm | 4,336 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,412 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,631 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,375 – 1,615 kg | 1,585 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.