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Spec height1 1.449 m 2 
+ 1.5 cm
1 1.434 m Spec height1
1 + 2.8 cm
+ 2.4 cm 2 4.343 m Spec length
1 4.319 m Spec length
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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 2020 - 2024
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A3
5-door Hatchback
Gen. 4 | 2020 - 2024
Spotted in Switzerland 17″ Mirrored image
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW 1-Series (F40) 5-door Hatchback 2019 vs. Audi A3 Sportback (8Y) 5-door Hatchback 2020


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 1-Series (F40) 5-door Hatchback 2019 is 2.4 cm shorter and 1.5 cm lower compared to Audi A3 Sportback (8Y) 5-door Hatchback 2020. It has 2.8 cm more ground clearance.

Subcompact
Size class
Subcompact
431.9 cm
Length
434.3 cm
+2.4
179.9 cm
Width2
181.6 cm
+1.7
208.1 cm
+9.7
Width incl. mirrors
198.4 cm
143.4 cm
Height1
144.9 cm
+1.5
267 cm
+3.4
Wheelbase
263.6 cm
15.3 cm
+2.8
Ground clearance3
12.5 cm
1395 kg
+3%
Weight4,6
1355 kg
5
Seats max.
5
380 l
Cargo volume EU4
380 l
1200 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1200 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 29500
+5%
Price EU7
€ 28171
$ --
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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Origin of the most car models
1908
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