Audi A3 vs BMW 1 Series Comparison

    Audi A3

    BMW 1 Series

    2024 Audi
    A3
    vs
    2024 BMW
    1 Series
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
    0.0
    8.2
    8.3
    0.0
    Based on the Audi A3 35 TFSI MHEV
    Based on the BMW 1 Series 18i M SPORT
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    City drivingCity driving
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    50L - 55L
    245 to 369 km
    42L - 49L
    248 to 368 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $50,600 - $60,200
    $49,900 - $82,500
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    CarExpert's Take

    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Still affordable compared to German rivals
    • Looks great inside and out
    • Practical size
    Misses
    • Prices keep creeping
    • About to be superceded
    • Missing some standard gear
    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Great ride and handling
    • Characterful turbo triple and quality tech
    • Great value proposition alongside M135
    Misses
    • Dynamics ultimately limited by front-drive setup
    • M branding isn't entirely necessary
    • Obnoxious speed limit beeping

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    • Alloy Wheels Special 18 Inch (+$1,950)
    • Heated Front Seats (+$845)
    • Inlays - Aluminium (+$481)
    • Metallic Paint (+$1,625)
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    Colours Available

    The 2024 Audi A3 range, depending on the variant, is available with the following exterior paint colours:

    • Arkona white
    • Brilliant black
    • Glacier white metallic
    • Mythos black metallic
    • Navarra blue metallic
    • Phython yellow metallic
    • Floret silver metallic
    • Manhattan grey metallic
    • Daytona grey pearl effect
    • Kyalami green
    • Kemora grey metallic

    The BMW 1 Series is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Alpine White
    • Black Sapphire (+$1308)
    • Melbourne Red (+$1308)
    • M Misano Blue (+$1308)
    • Skyscraper Grey (+$1308)
    • Storm Bay metallic (+$2000)
    • Frozen Pure Grey metallic (+$3846)

    The 118i Sport is only available in solid black paint.

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIRECT F/INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1498 - 19841499 - 1998
    Size (L)
    1.5L, 2.0L1.5L, 2.0L
    Induction
    TURBO 4TURBO 3, TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1612 - 16
    Power
    110kW - 140kW103kW - 233kW
    Power RPM
    4200 - 50004200 - 5750
    Torque
    250Nm - 320Nm220Nm - 450Nm
    Torque RPM
    15001480 - 2000
    Bore Stroke
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    Compression Ratio
    10.59.5 - 11.1

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