Audi RS3 8Y or BMW Serija 1 F70?

2021–present vs 2024–present · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: RS3 8Y 4,542 mm, Serija 1 F70 4,361 mm — a 18 cm difference.
Boot: RS3 8Y 321 l, Serija 1 F70 380 l.
Lowest consumption: RS3 8Y 8.8 l/100 km, Serija 1 F70 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: RS3 8Y 294–300 kW, Serija 1 F70 90–221 kW.
Standard equipment: RS3 8Y 42 items (Basis), Serija 1 F70 38 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi RS3 8Y2021–present · 4 engines · Basis, performance edition, Carbon Black, Launch EditionSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Audi RS3 8Y2021–presentno listings	BMW Serija 1 F702024–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,389 mm–4,542 mm	Length4,361 mm
Width	Width1,851 mm	Width1,800 mm
Height	Height1,412 mm–1,436 mm	Height1,459 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,631 mm	Wheelbase2,670 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume282 l–321 l	Trunk volume300 l–380 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,570 kg–1,650 kg	Curb weight1,450 kg–1,560 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank49 l–54 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2021–present	Production years2024–present
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines5
Power	Power294–300 kW (400–408 hp)	Power90–221 kW (122–300 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.5	Displacement (l)1.5–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.8 l/100 km · 2.5 TFSI 400	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 120d
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h3.8 s · 2.5 TFSI 400	Best 0–100 km/h4.9 s · M135 xDrive
Top speed	Top speed300 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim42 · Basis	Items in the base trim38 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim48 · performance edition	Items in the top trim43 · M Sport
Equipment · Comfort13 · 14
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✓
Drive Mode Selection	Drive Mode Selection✓	Drive Mode Selection—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Paddle Shifters	Paddle Shifters✓	Paddle Shifters—
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✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension✓	Sport suspension—
Equipment · Interior4 · 2
Leather	Leather✓	Leather—
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Folding front passenger seatback	Folding front passenger seatback—	Folding front passenger seatback✓
Equipment · Multimedia6 · 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-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels✓	R19 Wheels—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi RS3 8Y or BMW Serija 1 F70?

Length: Audi RS3 8Y 4,542 mm, BMW Serija 1 F70 4,361 mm (a 181 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,631 vs 2,670 mm. Boot: 321 vs 380 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi RS3 8Y or BMW Serija 1 F70?

The most frugal Audi RS3 8Y uses 8.8 l/100 km (2.5 TFSI 400); the most frugal BMW Serija 1 F70 4.9 l/100 km (120d).

Which is more powerful — Audi RS3 8Y or BMW Serija 1 F70?

The strongest Audi RS3 8Y makes 300 kW (408 hp) (2.5 TFSI 407 performance edition); the strongest BMW Serija 1 F70 221 kW (300 hp) (M135 xDrive).

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