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Background grid Audi A3 Hatchback 2003-2013 BMW 1 Hatchback 2004-2013
Spec height1 55.9 in 2
1 55.9 in Spec height1
 + 0.04 in
+ 1.81 in 2 168.7 in Spec length
1 166.9 in Spec length
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BMW 1-Series 5-door Hatchback 2004 - 2013
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1-Series
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 1 | 2004 - 2013
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Audi A3 5-door Hatchback 2003 - 2013
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A3
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 2003 - 2013
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 1-Series (E87) 5-door Hatchback 2004 vs. Audi A3 Sportback (8P) 5-door Hatchback 2003


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 1-Series (E87) 5-door Hatchback 2004 is 1.81 in shorter and 0.04 in higher compared to Audi A3 Sportback (8P) 5-door Hatchback 2003. It offers 5% more cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Subcompact
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
+1.8
68.8 in
Width2
69.5 in
+0.7
76.1 in
Width incl. mirrors
78.54 in
+2.44
55.9 in
Height1
55.9 in
104.7 in
+3.2
Wheelbase
101.5 in
-- in
Ground clearance3
4.7 in
2821.9 lbs
Weight4,6
2910.1 lbs
+4%
5
Seats max.
5
11.7 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
13.1 cu ft
+12%
40.6 cu ft
+5%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
38.8 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 21184
+2%
Price EU7
€ 20850
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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