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Spec height1 1.404 m 2
1 1.434 m Spec height1
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1 + 3.7 cm
2 1.785 m Spec width2
+ 1.4 cm 1 1.799 m Spec width2
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BMW 1-Series 5-door Hatchback 2019 - 2024
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BMW
1-Series
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 3 | 2019 - 2024
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
Audi A3 5-door Hatchback S3 2016 - 2020
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Audi
A3
5-door Hatchback S3
Gen. 3 | 2016 - 2020
Spotted in Switzerland 19″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 1-Series (F40) 5-door Hatchback 2019 vs. Audi A3 Sportback (8V) 5-door Hatchback S3 2016


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 1-Series (F40) 5-door Hatchback 2019 is 1.4 cm wider and 3 cm higher compared to Audi A3 Sportback (8V) 5-door Hatchback S3 2016. It has 3.7 cm more ground clearance and offers 2% more cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Subcompact
431.9 cm
Length
432.2 cm
+0.3
179.9 cm
+1.4
Width2
178.5 cm
208.1 cm
+11.5
Width incl. mirrors
196.6 cm
143.4 cm
+3
Height1
140.4 cm
267 cm
+3.9
Wheelbase
263.1 cm
15.3 cm
+3.7
Ground clearance3
11.6 cm
1395 kg
Weight4,6
1505 kg
+8%
5
Seats max.
5
380 l
+12%
Cargo volume EU4
340 l
1200 l
+2%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1180 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
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Segment
Premium
€ 29500
Price EU7
€ 43050
+46%
$ --
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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