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Audi A3 Sportback vs BMW 1 Series - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (400 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (27000 £ vs 28800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or BMW 1 Series?
A3 Sportback
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Audi A3 Sportback has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27000 £ , while the BMW 1 Series costs 28800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1800 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the BMW 1 Series with 4.30 L. The difference is about 3.20 L per 100 km.
1 Series
Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Sportback has a noticeable edge – offering 400 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 100 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the BMW 1 Series takes 4.90 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 1 Series performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Audi A3 Sportback tops out at 237 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Sportback pulls slightly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.
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A3 Sportback
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is hardly perceptible lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1465 kg. The difference is around 105 kg.
Boot capacity is identical – both offer 380 L of storage.
In maximum load capacity, the BMW 1 Series performs slight better – up to 1200 L, which is about 100 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.
When it comes to payload, BMW 1 Series slight takes the win – 510 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.
Who wins the race?
The Audi A3 Sportback proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A3 Sportback is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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Audi A3 Sportback
Audi A3 Sportback
BMW 1 Series
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Audi A3 Sportback
The Audi A3 Sportback wraps premium materials and crisp German design into a practical hatchback package that makes daily driving feel smart rather than showy. It’s nimble in the city, composed on longer trips, and carries just enough swagger to satisfy buyers who want quality without shouting about it.
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BMW 1 Series
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The BMW 1 Series is a compact premium hatchback that injects a proper sense of driving fun into everyday life, with sharp handling and a cabin that punches above its class. It’s a great pick for buyers who want sporty manners without losing practicality, and yes, you’ll still get that unmistakable BMW grin behind the wheel.
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Audi A3 Sportback
BMW 1 Series
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
27000 - 56600 £
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Price
28800 - 51100 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
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co2
112 - 173 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 L
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Fuel tank capacity
49 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
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Curb weight
1465 - 1625 kg
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Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
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Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
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Length
4352 - 4353 mm
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Length
4361 mm
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Width
1816 - 1851 mm
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Width
1800 mm
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Height
1441 - 1470 mm
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Height
1459 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1100 L
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Max trunk capacity
1135 - 1200 L
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Payload
410 - 480 kg
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Payload
475 - 510 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 400 HP
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Power HP
122 - 300 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
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Max Speed
225 - 237 km/h
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Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
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Torque
230 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
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Power kW
90 - 221 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
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Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
BMW
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What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Sportback?
The Audi A3 Sportback is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.