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Audi A1 vs BMW X3 comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 398 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or BMW X3?

Audi A1 vs BMW X3: Key differences

Audi A1

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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BMW X3

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  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A1

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A1 is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the BMW X3 costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,714 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X3 uses 2.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Audi A1 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

X3

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X3 offers substantially more power – delivering 398 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 191 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Audi A1 takes 6.5 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X3 delivers clearly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

A1

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is significantly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,930 kg. The difference is around 755 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X3 offers considerably more boot space – 570 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 235 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X3 carries moderately more – 570 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X3 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £51,700
X3

BMW X3

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 398 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 88 km
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Audi A1

The Audi A1 is a compact premium hatch that wraps Audi's polished design and surprisingly grown-up cabin into a city-friendly package. It’s poised and fun to drive, a smart pick for buyers who want luxury flair without the fuss of a bigger car — and it makes tight parking feel almost enjoyable.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
51,700 - 73,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
64 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
1,930 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
Brand
Audi
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Audi A1 have?

The Audi A1 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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