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Audi A3 8P or BMW Serija 1 E81/E87?

2003–2012 vs 2004–2011 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

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Audi A3 8P2003–2012 · 14 engines · Attraction, Ambiente, S line, AmbitionSpecifications →1 listing from €5,000 →
BMW Serija 1 E81/E872004–2011 · 14 engines · Base, Advantage, M Sport, ExclusiveSpecifications →Listings →
better value
Audi A3 8P2003–20121 listing · from €5,000
BMW Serija 1 E81/E872004–2011no listings
Dimensions
Length4,203 mm–4,292 mmLength4,227 mm–4,239 mm
Width1,765 mmWidth1,748 mm–1,751 mm
Height1,421 mm–1,423 mmHeight1,421 mm–1,430 mm
Wheelbase2,578 mmWheelbase2,660 mm
Ground clearance115 mm–125 mmGround clearance140 mm
Trunk volume350 l–370 lTrunk volume330 l
Curb weight1,205 kg–1,520 kgCurb weight1,290 kg–1,450 kg
Fuel tank55 l–60 lFuel tank50 l–53 l
Engines
Production years2003–2012Production years2004–2011
Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-doorBody typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines14Number of engines14
Power75–184 kW (102–250 hp)Power85–195 kW (116–265 hp)
Displacement (l)1.2–3.2Displacement (l)1.6–3.0
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption4.2 l/100 km · 1.6 TDILowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 116d
Best 0–100 km/h6.4 s · 3.2 quattroBest 0–100 km/h6.1 s · 130i
Top speed250 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · Base
Items in the base trim24 · AttractionItems in the base trim21 · Base
Items in the top trim34 · S lineItems in the top trim34 · M Sport
Equipment · Comfort6 · 6
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 2
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat—
Folding front passenger seatback—Folding front passenger seatback✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System—
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
AUX input✓AUX input✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 8
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags✓Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A3 8P or BMW Serija 1 E81/E87?

Length: Audi A3 8P 4,292 mm, BMW Serija 1 E81/E87 4,239 mm (a 53 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,578 vs 2,660 mm. Boot: 370 vs 330 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A3 8P or BMW Serija 1 E81/E87?

The most frugal Audi A3 8P uses 4.2 l/100 km (1.6 TDI); the most frugal BMW Serija 1 E81/E87 4.4 l/100 km (116d).

Which is more powerful — Audi A3 8P or BMW Serija 1 E81/E87?

The strongest Audi A3 8P makes 184 kW (250 hp) (3.2 quattro); the strongest BMW Serija 1 E81/E87 195 kW (265 hp) (130i).

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