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Spec height1 1.434 m 2 
+ 1.3 cm
1 1.421 m Spec height1
+ 2.8 cm 2
+ 0.9 cm 2 4.319 m Spec length
1 4.31 m Spec length
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Audi A3 5-door Hatchback 2016 - 2020
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5-door Hatchback
Gen. 3 | 2016 - 2020
Spotted in Switzerland 17″ Mirrored image
BMW 1-Series 5-door Hatchback 2019 - 2024
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1-Series
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 3 | 2019 - 2024
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonAudi A3 Sportback (8V) 5-door Hatchback 2016 vs. BMW 1-Series (F40) 5-door Hatchback 2019


Dimensions & Specifications | Audi A3 Sportback (8V) 5-door Hatchback 2016 is 0.9 cm shorter and 1.3 cm lower compared to BMW 1-Series (F40) 5-door Hatchback 2019. It has 2.8 cm less ground clearance and offers 2% more cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Subcompact
431 cm
Length
431.9 cm
+0.9
178.5 cm
Width2
179.9 cm
+1.4
196.6 cm
Width incl. mirrors
208.1 cm
+11.5
142.1 cm
Height1
143.4 cm
+1.3
263.6 cm
Wheelbase
267 cm
+3.4
12.5 cm
Ground clearance3
15.3 cm
+2.8
1255 kg
Weight4,6
1395 kg
+12%
5
Seats max.
5
380 l
Cargo volume EU4
380 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
Price EU7
€ 29500
+17%
$ --
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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