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Background grid Audi A3 Hatchback 2012-2016 BMW 1 Hatchback 2004-2013
Spec height1 1.421 m 2
1 1.421 m Spec height1
+ 3.7 cm 2 1.785 m Spec width2
1 1.748 m Spec width2
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BMW 1-Series 5-door Hatchback 2004 - 2013
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BMW
1-Series
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 1 | 2004 - 2013
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Audi A3 5-door Hatchback 2012 - 2016
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Audi
A3
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 3 | 2012 - 2016
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 1-Series (E87) 5-door Hatchback 2004 vs. Audi A3 Sportback (8V) 5-door Hatchback 2012


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 1-Series (E87) 5-door Hatchback 2004 is 3.7 cm narrower and equally high compared to Audi A3 Sportback (8V) 5-door Hatchback 2012. It offers 6% less cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Subcompact
423.9 cm
Length
431 cm
+7.1
174.8 cm
Width2
178.5 cm
+3.7
193.3 cm
Width incl. mirrors
196.6 cm
+3.3
142.1 cm
Height1
142.1 cm
266 cm
+2.4
Wheelbase
263.6 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
12.5 cm
1280 kg
+2%
Weight4,6
1255 kg
5
Seats max.
5
330 l
Cargo volume EU4
380 l
+16%
1150 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1220 l
+7%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 21184
Price EU7
€ 22800
+8%
$ --
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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