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Spec height1 1.421 m 2 
+ 0.1 cm
1 1.42 m Spec height1
2 4.239 m Spec length
+ 4.6 cm 1 4.285 m Spec length
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Audi A3 5-door Hatchback 2003 - 2013
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5-door Hatchback
Gen. 2 | 2003 - 2013
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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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Side View Car Size ComparisonAudi A3 Sportback (8P) 5-door Hatchback 2003 vs. BMW 1-Series (E87) 5-door Hatchback 2004


Dimensions & Specifications | Audi A3 Sportback (8P) 5-door Hatchback 2003 is 4.6 cm longer and 0.1 cm lower compared to BMW 1-Series (E87) 5-door Hatchback 2004. It offers 5% less cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Subcompact
428.5 cm
+4.6
Length
423.9 cm
176.5 cm
+1.7
Width2
174.8 cm
199.5 cm
+6.2
Width incl. mirrors
193.3 cm
142 cm
Height1
142.1 cm
+0.1
257.8 cm
Wheelbase
266 cm
+8.2
12 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1320 kg
+4%
Weight4,6
1280 kg
5
Seats max.
5
370 l
+13%
Cargo volume EU4
330 l
1100 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1150 l
+5%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
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Segment
Premium
€ 20850
Price EU7
€ 21184
+2%
$ --
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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