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Spec height1 1.421 m 2
1 1.421 m Spec height1
+ 1.5 cm 2
2 1.765 m Spec width2
+ 2 cm 1 1.785 m Spec width2
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Audi A3 5-door Hatchback 2016 - 2020
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Audi
A3
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 3 | 2016 - 2020
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
BMW 1-Series 5-door Hatchback 2015 - 2017
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BMW
1-Series
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 2.1 | 2015 - 2017
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonAudi A3 Sportback (8V) 5-door Hatchback 2016 vs. BMW 1-Series (F20) 5-door Hatchback 2015


Dimensions & Specifications | Audi A3 Sportback (8V) 5-door Hatchback 2016 is 2 cm wider and equally high compared to BMW 1-Series (F20) 5-door Hatchback 2015. It has 1.5 cm less ground clearance and offers 2% more cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Subcompact
431 cm
Length
432.9 cm
+1.9
178.5 cm
+2
Width2
176.5 cm
196.6 cm
Width incl. mirrors
198.4 cm
+1.8
142.1 cm
Height1
142.1 cm
263.6 cm
Wheelbase
269 cm
+5.4
12.5 cm
Ground clearance3
14 cm
+1.5
1255 kg
Weight4,6
1380 kg
+10%
5
Seats max.
5
380 l
+6%
Cargo volume EU4
360 l
1220 l
+2%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1200 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
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Segment
Premium
€ 25350
+5%
Price EU7
€ 24300
$ --
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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