The Audi A3 Upstages the BMW 1 Series in Columbia, SC

If you want a small luxury car that's quick and comfortable, get the Audi A3. This little sedan handles like a dream and comes with a wealth of convenient standard features. People in Columbia, SC will want the A3's available quattro® all-wheel drive for strong grip on slippery roads. Inside, the A3 boasts standard leather upholstery and a high-tech, tablet-like infotainment system. Audi Columbia has a full line of A3 trims for sale at reasonable prices.

The BMW 1 Series is another small German-made luxury car with lively driving dynamics. It also has many positive qualities, but we think the Audi A3 is the better sedan for Lexington drivers. Keep reading to see why.

Audi A3 vs. BMW 1 Series Comparison

  • Looking for a small luxury car that can hold all your road trip essentials? The BMW 1 Series only offers 10 cubic feet of maximum cargo space. Drivers in Irmo will appreciate that the Audi A3 has over 12 cubic feet of room in its trunk, enough to fit an extra suitcase.
  • The BMW 1 Series only seats four people, while the Audi A3 holds five. The A3 also gives you more space to stretch out in. People in Chapin will like that the A3 has 35.1 inches of second-row legroom compared to just 32 inches in the 1 Series. Rear-seat passengers will also find it easier to get into and out of the A3's rear seat than they would in the 1 Series, which has awkwardly shaped rear doors.
  • If you like the look and feel of leather, you'll prefer the Audi A3. It comes standard with real leather upholstery, while the BMW 1 Series comes with leatherette upholstery. You have to pay more if you want real leather in the 1 Series.
  • A sunroof can brighten the interior of your car and let in fresh air. Florence drivers will appreciate that the A3 comes standard with a large panoramic sunroof. Once again, the BMW 1 Series offers a panoramic sunroof, but its optional, so you have to get a higher trim to have it.
  • If you'd like a luxury car with strong acceleration and passing power, the Audi A3 is the obvious choice. People in Columbia who want to get places quickly will appreciate that the A3 has an available 394-horsepower turbocharged engine that will get it from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.9 seconds. The BMW 1 Series comes with a 138-horsepower motor that takes 4.6 seconds to go from 0 to 60.
  • If you plan on driving your car every day, you'll want one that gets good gas mileage. The BMW 1 Series gets a decent 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. But drivers in Lexington who want to cut fuel costs will prefer the Audi A3. It gets 27 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway with its base engine.
  • Luxury cars are generally more expensive that ordinary vehicles, but the Audi A3 is affordable for its class. People in Irmo will appreciate that the A3 costs nearly $10,000 less than the BMW 1 Series.

Test Drive the New Audi A3 at Audi Columbia

Both the Audi A3 and the BMW 1 Series have agile handling and attractive interiors. But the A3 is more spacious and fuel-efficient than the 1 Series. It also offers some standard features that are only available on the 1 Series' higher trims. Drivers in Columbia can choose from a wide range of A3 models at Audi Columbia. Come see us to experience Audi excellence firsthand.

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