Technical specifications
| Clear list | Audi A3 (2008-2012) | BMW 1er |
| Totals | Audi A3 (2008-2012) 1.4 TFSI sportback × | BMW 1er 1.5 (118i) × |
| Mark | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A3 (2008-2012) 1.4 TFSI sportback | 1er 1.5 (118i) |
| Year | 2008-2012 | 2019 |
| Number of doors/seats | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Body type | Hatch | Hatch |
| Unladen Weight | 1310 (1310) | 1290 (1320) |
| Gross Weight Limit | 1870 (1870) | 1845 (1870) |
| Top Speed, km/h | 203 (203) | 213 (213) |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 9.6 (9.5) | 8.5 (8.5) |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.4 | - |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 370/1100 | 380/1200 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Audi A3 (2008-2012) 1.4 TFSI sportback × | BMW 1er 1.5 (118i) × |
| Length | 4292 | 4319 |
| Width | 1765 | 1799 |
| Height | 1423 | 1434 |
| Wheelbase | 2578 | 2670 |
| Front/rear Track | 1534/1507 | 1565/1565 |
| Ground clearance | 120 | 153 |
| Engine specifications | Audi A3 (2008-2012) 1.4 TFSI sportback × | BMW 1er 1.5 (118i) × |
| Type | Gasoline Direct Injection, turbocharging | Gasoline Direct Injection, turbocharging |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1390 | 1499 |
| Compression ratio | 10 | 11 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 3 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 76.5х75/6 | 82х94.6 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 12 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 125/5000 | 140/4200-6500 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 200/1500-4000 | 220/1480-4600 |
| Transmission specifications | Audi A3 (2008-2012) 1.4 TFSI sportback × | BMW 1er 1.5 (118i) × |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual / 7-speed, Automatic DSG | 6-speed manual / 7-speed automatic DCT |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Audi A3 (2008-2012) 1.4 TFSI sportback × | BMW 1er 1.5 (118i) × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | Upper and lower A-arm (double wishbone) |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 205/55/16 | 205/55 R16 |
| Disk | 5x112 ET50 d57.1
| 5x120 ET44 d72.6
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| Brakes specifications | Audi A3 (2008-2012) 1.4 TFSI sportback × | BMW 1er 1.5 (118i) × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Audi A3 (2008-2012) 1.4 TFSI sportback × | BMW 1er 1.5 (118i) × |
| City | 7.3 (6.6) | 7 (6.9) |
| Highway | 4.9 (4.8) | 4.3 (4.3) |
| Combined | 5.8 (5.5) | 5.7 (5.6) |
| Fuel | 95 | 95 |
| Tank, L | 55 | 42 |
| Clear list | Audi A3 (2008-2012) | BMW 1er |
