The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17) vs. Audi A1 1.4 TDI (14 - 18)
€ 39,500

€ 20,000

€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 1.4 inches wider and 6.4 inches taller than the Audi A1 1.4 TDI.
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
62.1
69.9
80.3
55.7
68.5
75
69.9 in
Width
68.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
62.1 in
Height
55.7 in
101.2
157.4
97.2
156.4
157.4 in
Length
156.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3395 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
17.66 %

General
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
I01
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
VW EA288
IB1-P23, W20-K06
Engine Code
CUSB

0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0.6 L / 29 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
168 hp
89 hp
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Performance
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.4 TDI
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18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
18.57 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 kWh✽
( 153 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
62 mpg
( 69 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
153 MPGe
69 MPGe
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
No data
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
88 mi
Range
736 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
88 mi
736 mi
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Environmental Impact
43.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
78.2 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
43.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
21 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Audi A1 1.4 TDI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
750 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft





31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft