2024 BMW 1 Series vs 2024 Audi A3 Comparison

    BMW 1 Series

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    Audi A3

    2024 BMW
    1 Series
    vs
    2024 Audi
    A3
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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
    8.3
    8.1
    0.0
    Based on the BMW 1 Series 18i M SPORT
    Based on the Audi A3 35 TFSI S LINE (MHEV)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    City drivingCity driving
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    42L - 50L
    248 to 390 km
    50L - 55L
    245 to 407 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $49,068 - $83,600
    $50,600 - $77,373
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    CarExpert's Take

    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
    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Cheaper, better equipped than rivals
    • Good balance of performance, efficiency
    • Sharp looks, fun colour options
    Misses
    • Some not-so-posh plastics
    • A few options should be standard
    • Wide gap between 35 TFSI and S3

    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

    Colours Available

    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.

    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

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTIONTURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO
    Size (cc)
    1499 - 19981498 - 1984
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 1.5L2.0L, 1.5L
    Cylinders
    4, 34
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    12 - 1616
    Power
    103kW - 233kW110kW - 228kW
    Power RPM
    4500 - 57504200 - 5450
    Torque
    220Nm - 400Nm250Nm - 400Nm
    Torque RPM
    1250 - 20001500 - 2000
    Bore Stroke
    -85.9 - 92.8
    Compression Ratio
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