Audi A3 8Y or BMW Serija 1 F70?

2020–present vs 2024–present · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: A3 8Y 4,495 mm, Serija 1 F70 4,361 mm — a 13 cm difference.
Boot: A3 8Y 425 l, Serija 1 F70 380 l.
Lowest consumption: A3 8Y 1.5 l/100 km, Serija 1 F70 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: A3 8Y 81–180 kW, Serija 1 F70 90–221 kW.
Standard equipment: A3 8Y 30 items (Basis), Serija 1 F70 38 items (Base).
On Autodrom: A3 8Y from €27,000 (1 listing); no Serija 1 F70 is listed right now.

Audi A3 8Y2020–present · 14 engines · Basis, Advanced, S line, SportSpecifications →1 listing from €27,000 →

BMW Serija 1 F702024–present · 5 engines · Base, M Sport, Sport, M Sport ProSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A3 8Y2020–present1 listing · from €27,000	BMW Serija 1 F702024–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,343 mm–4,495 mm	Length4,361 mm
Width	Width1,816 mm	Width1,800 mm
Height	Height1,430 mm–1,449 mm	Height1,459 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,636 mm	Wheelbase2,670 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l–425 l	Trunk volume300 l–380 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,255 kg–1,660 kg	Curb weight1,450 kg–1,560 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–55 l	Fuel tank49 l–54 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2020–present	Production years2024–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines5
Power	Power81–180 kW (110–245 hp)	Power90–221 kW (122–300 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0	Displacement (l)1.5–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.5 l/100 km · 40 TFSI e	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 120d
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.8 s · 45 TFSI e	Best 0–100 km/h4.9 s · M135 xDrive
Top speed	Top speed241 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Basis	Items in the base trim38 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · Advanced	Items in the top trim43 · M Sport
Equipment · Comfort7 · 14
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera—	Rear-view Camera✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Folding front passenger seatback	Folding front passenger seatback—	Folding front passenger seatback✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 6
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety12 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition—	Traffic Sign Recognition✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€27,000	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A3 8Y or BMW Serija 1 F70?

Length: Audi A3 8Y 4,495 mm, BMW Serija 1 F70 4,361 mm (a 134 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,636 vs 2,670 mm. Boot: 425 vs 380 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A3 8Y or BMW Serija 1 F70?

The most frugal Audi A3 8Y uses 1.5 l/100 km (40 TFSI e); the most frugal BMW Serija 1 F70 4.9 l/100 km (120d).

Which is more powerful — Audi A3 8Y or BMW Serija 1 F70?

The strongest Audi A3 8Y makes 180 kW (245 hp) (45 TFSI e); the strongest BMW Serija 1 F70 221 kW (300 hp) (M135 xDrive).

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