00:00Welcome to the video from Car Magazine Tuning Block comparing the BMW 1 with the Audi A3.
00:14You can find the link to read the article in our magazine in the video description.
00:20This is not a true direct comparison, but a virtual side-by-side.
00:26The vehicles in the video are for visual convenience.
00:30Our information is largely based on user opinions from various forums and social networks and is not our own.
00:39Both models are among the most popular premium compact vehicles and have been revised in their latest generation.
00:47Both the design and the technology have been modernized.
00:51The current BMW 1 Series presents itself with a striking new front end, characterized by a large double kidney grille.
01:00The vertically and diagonally designed struts fit into the new concept and also integrate the sensor for the driver assistance systems, which is positioned higher up.
01:09As standard, the 1 comes with LED headlights with a light signature that matches current BMW models.
01:19LED matrix headlights are available as an option.
01:22The silhouette of the Audi A3 tapers off towards the rear, emphasized by a long roof spoiler and new, split-section taillights.
01:30The sporty M135 variant is particularly striking, distinguishing itself from the other versions with a special exhaust with four tailpipes.
01:42The Audi A3 Sportback remains largely true to the design of the previous generation, but brings with it a few stylistic innovations.
01:51The headlights have been redesigned, the single-frame radiator grille is wider, and the front logo is now higher.
02:01The new Audi A3 Allstreet is a raised crossover variant that expands the model range.
02:06The A3 is still available as a classic sedan, which, with its additional 15 cm in length, offers more storage space.
02:17The interior of the BMW 1 has been extensively modernized.
02:21As with the brand's higher-positioned models, it now features a curved, all-digital display consisting of a 10.25-inch screen for the instrument panel and a 10.7-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system.
02:38The BMW operating system 9 is based on the Android open-source project platform and enables over-the-top updates.
02:45The number of physical buttons has been reduced, including the air-conditioning controls.
02:53The familiar iDrive controller is omitted, which users online have found mixed reactions.
03:00The Einz trunk volume is 380 liters and can be expanded to up to 1,200 liters by folding down the rear seats.
03:07In the mild hybrid variants, this volume is reduced to 300 or 1,035 liters, as space is needed for the electrical components.
03:21The interior design of the Audi A3 remains largely unchanged.
03:28Improvements include a more compact gearshift lever in the center console and slightly redesigned air vents.
03:33The digital cockpit consists of a 10.25-inch display for the instrumentation and a 10.1-inch touchscreen in the center console.
03:46Overhead updates are also possible here, allowing third-party apps to be installed or optional functions to be activated later.
03:55The rear seat offers two USB-C ports and separate air vents.
03:59However, some users find the middle seating position less comfortable due to the stiffer upholstery in the center tunnel.
04:10The trunk holds 380 to 1,200 liters, with the seat backrests folding 40 by 40.
04:19In the plug-in hybrid models, the cargo volume is limited to 280 to 1,100 liters.
04:24The sedan starts with a trunk volume of 425 liters.
04:32BMW offers a variety of petrol and diesel engines for the 1 series.
04:37The entry-level model is a 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine with 116 horsepower.
04:42Mild hybrid petrol engines are available with 163 horsepower and 218 horsepower.
04:47Diesel versions are available with 150 horsepower and 163 horsepower, the latter is a mild hybrid.
04:54The top version is the M135X drive with 300 horsepower.
05:00The engine range for the Audi A3 is broader.
05:04There are various petrol engines, plug-in hybrids, and diesel engines, all of which are four-cylinder, with the exception of the three rupees.
05:10The base gasoline engine is a non-electrified 1.5-liter engine with 116 horsepower.
05:19Alternatively, there is a mild hybrid variant with 116 horsepower or 150 horsepower.
05:24The plug-in hybrids offer 204 horsepower or 272 horsepower and, according to the manufacturer, achieve an electric range of more than 140 kilometers.
05:34The diesels are available in two power outputs, 116 horsepower and 150 horsepower.
05:41For sporty drivers, there is the S3 with 333 horsepower.
05:47The top of the model range is the 3 rupees with its 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine producing 400 horsepower.
05:55According to online users, this engine delivers impressive acceleration.
05:59It goes from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in just 3.8 seconds.
06:04The top speed is 290 kilometers per hour.
06:09Different transmissions are available depending on the model and engine.
06:14BMW relies on a six-speed manual or an automatic transmission, while Audi also offers a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.
06:22All-wheel drive is only available for the more powerful models.
06:26Prices for the BMW 1 Series start at €32,900 for the 116 horsepower entry-level model.
06:34The Audi A3 starts at €31,300 for the 116 horsepower 30 TFSI.
06:41The A3 All-Street starts at €35,400 with the 150 horsepower 35 TFSI Mild Hybrid.
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