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Audi A3 vs BMW 1 Series: Which Posh Hatch Is Best?

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Rory Reid sits down to decide whether the new Audi A3 is better than the BMW 1 Series 118i. Here he analyses their design, performance, economy and options to help you decide which is king of posh hatchbacks.
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@vijeetsharma2507 4 года назад

Having a big grill on any other car makes it looks like it has a big mouth while a big BMW grill looks like it has a big nose or nostrils.

@poooooow 4 года назад

Yes! 👍

@eryk8482 4 года назад

So Audi looks like shark and BMW looks like Proboscis monkey XD

@ardaarsen 4 года назад

it looks like an exposed brain to me. A creature form DooM

@user-ei1kg4uf4z 2 года назад

it looks like a moustache

@andrelima5124 4 года назад

Design is subjective but the A3 looks better 😂

@blondon1050 4 года назад

André Lima much better

@sherif.ghoneim 4 года назад

😂😂😂😂😂😂

@ariqnabil8063 4 года назад

Design is subjective but the A3 is objectively looks alot better😂 i mean if youre not blind

@9hundred67 4 года назад

Audi is always king of design, but FAKE ass exhausts was a big mistake!

@mart_en 4 года назад

Don't think so at all. Atrocious long frontal overhang of the Audi that makes it look like an ant eater.

@LegatoStudios 4 года назад

I'll take the Audi's looks, Audi's engine, Audi's interior, Audi's badge, and BMW's sunroof.

@nathanallen1703 4 года назад

You got a leak too?😂

@Marcus-wp8zf 3 года назад

Interior quality in audi sucks

@mikerelvas 2 года назад

Have you sat in an F40 1 Series recently? Audi does make very good interiors, especially regarding their design, but BMW is leaps and bounds ahead when it comes to refinement and premium quality overall. It's as if you're sitting in a car from the segment above.

@harrisonmason2029 4 года назад

Since I had an A3 and now an A4, it's safe to say I have a soft spot for an Audi

@forza223bowe5 4 года назад

I have never owned an Audi before, but they are too much like posh VWs.

@harrisonmason2029 4 года назад

@@forza223bowe5 cant really argue with that haha, however, the new 1 series is just a posh mini using the same logic

@oleg274 4 года назад

Forza223 Bowe using your logic. Why people are buying Bentley or Lamborghini if it still in VW group, so you can count it as expensive VW? Having brand in the same group doesn’t mean to be identical cars. Audi is different from VW in and out exactly corresponding to the vehicle price difference

@maxiswetv7654 4 года назад

@@oleg274 But they share both parts and designs though... Just look at the interior of an Audi and a VW or the new Q8 vs an Urus.

@tomo0086 4 года назад

MaxisweTV They share designs when they are the BEST design. Using this logic, if the A3 is just like a VW... then a VW just beat a BMW?

@dwade3202 4 года назад

how dare you assume I can't afford the top spec on these cars! If I don't eat and live outside for 6 years, I can pay off half the car!!223!

@nebiyu7001 4 года назад

Well my wallet does 0-60 in 10yrs *(

@ABQ87 4 года назад

Get shwifty prof

@aadi8568 4 года назад

Ooft

@Samal_ibra 4 года назад

Mega Hawk still 10 years but not impossible!

@falcongamer58 4 года назад

0-60 pounds or 0-60 million pounds?

@DubC 4 года назад

FalconGamer58 0-60 thousand I’d assume

@mattr9003 4 года назад

The Audi all the way in my books. Just an overall better package.

@k0walsk 4 года назад

4:45 it's on the steering wheel damnit! Proper nob for you! The iPod thing is just for the passenger

@MyNarcosis 4 года назад

exactly, why would you not use the steering wheel controls when you are driving. As has been the case for a long time you can do most things without having to touch the actual infotainment system.

@flogflog45 4 года назад

Rory is an outstanding analyst-great communication skills, a balanced and sensible comparison of 2 great cars.

@jonathanbishop6996 2 года назад

I tried to get hold of an Audi A3 Sport, had it spec’d from new as a factory order. Couldn’t afford some of the more premium options as I wanted to keep monthly’s below £320… got the deal in writing, took it down the road to Sytner and they offered me an M Sport with the options I wanted from Audi for a little bit cheaper, part ex, same deposit (less than 10% OTR price). Don’t take the first deal you get, always be willing to walk away, and remember that every dealership wants to steal customers from rivals. Thanks for the great review, as always!

@Stabzcell97812 2 года назад

Great advice!

@neb4587 Год назад

Biggest mistake you made was buying direct from a dealership haha. You think you got a good deal but in reality you got ripped off 😂

@jonathanbishop6996 Год назад

@@neb4587 I prefer having a brand new car that I’ve spec’d myself and I know what I can afford. It’s not about being ripped off or me getting the best deal ever, it’s about preference and what fits my needs. What’s the problem?

@aidan1585 11 месяцев назад

@@neb4587 yeah until you buy a car from a non-main dealer and it has suffered an accident or some crap before and you come back to them and they tell you it isn’t their problem! At least with a main dealer they’ll actually fix it. At cost or not at cost. At least they’ll accept liability and probably wouldn’t have even sold you a faulty car in the first place.

@MrRainbowUnicorn95 4 года назад

Awesome comparison video Rory! One thing to point out - on the BMW 1 Series, cruise control is a standard feature even on the 118i Sport manual. It's only the active cruise control feature that requires additional spec like the automatic gearbox.

@paddydowney6269 4 года назад

Great idea for a quarantine video - actual consumer advice on cars viewers actually buy!

@bkr056 4 года назад

Audi A3 defo top of the class then the A class in second!

@stunnymega 4 года назад

the A class sucks with their nasty Renault whining engines. Drove one as a courtesy car for my C63s. I wanted to die

@mememachine5244 4 года назад

A class easily, make BMW and Audio look like skodas with quality. Get your self an A35 and you have a mean, luxury hot hatch.

@beaudavenport2405 4 года назад

A class build quality is dogshit literally creaks and rattles everywhere if you look around. Just because a car has pretty photogenic screens for people to wank over doesn’t make it a good interior

@Anko88888 3 года назад

@@beaudavenport2405 ALL new mercedes creak and rattle everywhere even the maybach lmao...

@PureSpirit347 4 года назад

Both great cars...had both. BMW more fun to drive for me. Love precision steering.

@Anthony-qh1xv 2 года назад

Yeah, That Is what I notice. I have a BMW X4 M sport, and it drives 10x better then my friends A3 S line. The steering and feel in my SUV is worlds better then his CAR*******..... was not impressed when I drove his A3. I still appreciate it though.

@carloslopez7937 4 года назад

The main issue is that you compare the A3 Sline with a normal 1 series, the look of a 1 series with the m package is more aggressive and also more beautiful.

@skykyro7712 4 года назад

definitely do more videos of this style! its very helpful and detailed😂!

@mrwilliamhope 4 года назад

I went for the BMW in the end though the new A3 wasn't available when I ordered it. The knob for volume is fantastic and clarity inside is great. It drives well too and I love it.

@jean-jacquesspeed6545 Год назад

you made the best choice , I love my one série too !

@phookojoshua7271 4 года назад

Audi is great, but the price is a bit ridiculous

@juancarlosgroman8628 4 года назад

audi all the way

@thomaslivesound9141 3 года назад

One of the best comparison video I have seen for quite a long time. Great work Rory!

@haydnmaxwell649 4 года назад

Excellent video. Very informative without going into to much detail. Thanks

@LDNBikes 4 года назад

Yes Rory, doing bits with this video, very helpful and doing in a very logical way

@JervisCat 4 года назад

Nicely done! Very informative. Would like to see more comparison videos 👍

@FreQ135 4 года назад

Nice video Rory, I'm sure this is more helpful to everyday folk. Maybe a good idea add more of these video styles following traditional review videos? Helpful to both types of watcher, and double the content for the channel 👍

@ciprianion4142 4 года назад

Wow, this kind of comparison it’s so helpful. Thanks bud!!!❤️

@yamkelamwandla6771 4 года назад

I would prefer an AUDI A3 still. And yeah, these videos are great, y'all should keep doing them..

@lash9400 4 года назад

I would have liked to see the A Class included.

@wmurray689 4 года назад

The A class is far from new. Released September 2018.

@lash9400 4 года назад

Will Murray yeah but it’s still competitive and probably the one I would go for

@vinnie1827 4 года назад

Lash195 yes

@garryburton1544 4 года назад

Don’t bother we have A180d and it’s not very good,also have a M140i fantastic

@MrVroom1 4 года назад

@@garryburton1544 amazing comparison. An entry-level engine against a flagship hot hatch 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

@poooooow 4 года назад

Someone with good taste with spend the extra money to get the A3 with all the bell and whistles. If not he will buy the 1series BMW. (And I'm a BMW fan)

@jacksonbeje 4 года назад

Best comparison ever... and I love your presentation...on point... and your reviewers are way way ahead of others if you ask me... More videos like this pls.Can you do a 3 serie vs C lass or 5 vs A6. Thank you very much.. keep the good work and be safe in this Covid times.

@piotr8417 4 года назад

Great review, a lot of details, focused on important things and very very rational comments! Bravo! Subscribed and followed, i dont know why i was not aware about your channel.

@59missedcalls 4 года назад

I love this style of video, please keep it up Rory!

@aarizvlogz6092 4 года назад

i would definetly choose the a3. Its a big step up from last year

@Jake.brazier 4 года назад

Yes. Finally someone else likes the 1 series design

@paulb2683 4 года назад

Awesome reviewer..impressive! Thanks for the thorough detailed review.

@andygilchrist9015 4 года назад

"What's wrong with a knob? Knob gang!" 😂😂

@joe80ss 4 года назад

Keep up the good work Rory and yes please do more comparison videos.

@juliaalinaS 4 года назад

BMW grills look like a pig nose, A3 looks are on a different level all together.

@berten673 4 года назад

Great style of videos! I really liked it!

@AdamsWorlds 3 года назад

Nice vid, like the format. Top presenter btw AutoTrader could not have got a better chap! How about a video comparing the automatic / manual gearbox's between the most popular cars!

@ItsDeeEff 4 года назад

Appreciate the personal honest opinions Rory. Helps viewers to have a much more realistic impression of what they can only experience from a third person perspective

@MrCsluggo 4 года назад

great commentary !!!

@kopanofana9793 4 года назад

Audi A3 does it for me... And yeah your new style it's great 👌 👌

@mart_en 4 года назад

Not for me. They made the frontal overhang 4 cm ! longer and now the Audi has a disproportionate profil with a huge nose.

@alasdairstuart3394 4 года назад

Great video and spot on with the analysis. I am a BMW ‘fan’ but can’t find fault with any of the comments on either car. Both great options !

@dj331 4 года назад

“No one ever wants the entry level” You’ve shown a 1 series SE and an A3 S line . Why not a Msport or sport 1 series ?

@airmax90_king93 4 года назад

That's a fair point.

@DjNikGnashers 4 года назад

@@airmax90_king93 To be fair, there are at least 100 other comparisons between the M140i and the S3 on youtube, it's been done to death. I do wonder why this review makes a big deal of the difference in performance between them, I mean, who buys a base model car and considers performance ? It's all about running costs, fuel efficiency, service costs, parts, etc.

@dannywhite132 4 года назад

I think because he said sport trim, so only wants the cosmetic and technology upgrades, because once you start doing more performance stuff the comparison breaks down

@derekgooding9379 4 года назад

Great video Rory. It’s good to have a side by side comparative review. I personally would prefer the Audi, but I don’t dislike the BMW.

@cte4dota 4 года назад

Whats with this volume thing ? You have it on you steering wheel ??? He says how bmw gesture control is well well executed and you need to circle your hand around it's much easier to just use steering wheel... Hes not first to totally skips steering wheel volume control. i Just don't get logic there

@mtumasz 4 года назад

Knob Gang🤪💪🏻👌 Knobs for volume and temp!

@mariowhyte2816 4 года назад

Yes please!!!

@forza223bowe5 4 года назад

Unlike the golf 8

@MyNarcosis 4 года назад

There is normal volume controls on the steering wheel....

@matthewburrell9442 4 года назад

Great review. I suppose I would have liked to know which is the drivers car to have fun on the twisty stuff. Does the new A3 not have a scroll volume control on the steering wheel? No need for a nob then as at your fingertips....

@ianclarke2562 4 года назад

Great fresh, fun and informative style...more please! ;-)

@faisalmohyuddin7839 3 года назад

Very impressive video, of course you did your homework with perfection.

@s-b6218 4 года назад

This is the best comparison for cars I have ever seen.

@88ahall 4 года назад

Love this style of video and love Rory. Can't believe top gear ditched him

@LearnEnglishwithJames. Год назад

Yes, Rory is great...

@fuatfatihturkoglu501 4 года назад

Great video..

@joeseale9986 4 года назад

Good vid. Do more please.

@itum3707 4 года назад

My preference BMW makes more sense to me. And yes please more of these kind of videos.

@jeffcobb8151 3 года назад

How much did your desired configuration on the cars both cost? That would be a good comparison as the base line price is straight forward but we didn’t see the prices of the trim levels and optional extras for each car.

@aidan1585 11 месяцев назад

The BMW would’ve have costed much more than the base price as BMW options are usually quite cheap. At least compared to Mercedes-Benz or Audi. Something like adaptive cruise control might only be 600 quid with BMW and could be part of a 2700 quid package with Audi or Mercedes. With bmw they let you pick packages but you also get to pick and choose features you want. So you aren’t paying for features you won’t even be using (like gesture control etc.)

@aarontan9711 4 года назад

Excellent video as always! The Audi A3 in Singapore costs USD 92K and the Beemer 1 series for USD 103K without options. So it's never worth it buying german cars here unless you're super rich. Anyways, keep up the impeccable work Rory!

@thatcherschild 3 года назад

Great review.

@gsp554 4 года назад

Excellent review,you are very good👏👏🤟🤟

@wardancer400 4 года назад

Thanks for that, made my choice easy. Mazda 3, all options and 10k cheaper.

@jonathanbishop6996 2 года назад

If it’s on finance then residual value and desirability at resale is often more important than cheaper OTR price. German badges depreciate less and offer higher likelihood of building equity ahead of the contract end-date. It’s why APR values on “less-premium” models tend to be higher in this category. Something to consider.

@mikewy192 4 года назад

Excellent car review.

@lewiscannon8213 4 года назад

The BM looks like a "CHEAP" Korean car at that .

@toxy3580 4 года назад

Change the grill and then call it the SsangYong Arrex and nobody would realize its a BMW lmao

@costistoiciu4863 4 года назад

Subjectively the kia cee'd looks way better

@Lotus.F 4 года назад

People don't actually realize that Korean cars are not that much cheaper anymore nowadays. If you are comparing the same category between a European and a Korean car the price gap is not that much anymore but you still do get more standard equipment on a Korean car though.

@TheKhazar 4 года назад

You forgot a major one - Audi is touchscreen only, there no knob anymore. BMW has the idrive knob in addition to having a touchscreen. A knob is much safer and easier to use whilst driving.

@1MrBryn 3 года назад

Was just looking at some BMW cars while my bike was at their dealer getting serviced. Videos and pictures really don't do justice to how good the 1 series interior. It's not flashy, but the build and material quality is insane.

@ricardodelacrvz1400 Год назад

the thing about audis is every one has one atleast here in north france. bmws feel more classy and overlooked and I like that. but both cars look gorgeous. for the difference of price I would go for the 2 series bmw.

@ExiledExia 4 года назад

More of these videos please

@jeroendillen2862 4 года назад

After seeing this I really noticed a huge difference between options in different countries...

@Drive_Nation 4 года назад

Come on. The 1 Series is so ugly, dont know how they sell even one of these.

@Kelveron 4 года назад

Saw one in red the other day. It actually looked alright close up, at least in that colour. What I don't like about the 1-series is the slanted front headlights. BMW headlights should not be slanted. They should be straight like classic BMWs of the past.

@jw6188 4 года назад

that's u m8. its new and different and its the entry-level car.

@carlossandoval4134 4 года назад

Horrible. The last generations were cool. This sucks

@Mark-Stone 4 года назад

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

@kd35trey39 4 года назад

You drunk bro?The M135i is gorgeous.You’re just jealous you can’t afford it.

@jonathanlfccortis5006 3 месяца назад

The pricing on the BMW is better. That alone will attract a lot of premium car buyers. Audi & Mercedes need to improve that alone! We recently bought a BMW 1 Series 118i M-Sport, in Storm Bay metallic, with full leather, 19in alloy wheel upgrade, Comfort pack & M-Sport Pro Pack. The interior is absolutely outstanding & must be the best in its class, the build quality is excellent & closely resembles the 4 Series interiors, that’s how much BMW have upgraded the interiors in the current 1 Series. It’s certainly very premium. I would recommend the BMW in many ways, but Beauty is in the eye of the beholder I guess!!

@bloodstockvip2176 3 года назад

Audi is nice, prefer the BM though personally 👍

@dragospahontu 4 года назад

I'm glad Rory found a good home.

@rustypipe 3 года назад

great video! Ford Puma ST costs the same as these cars. I was going to get the Puma and now I'm in doubt again 🙂.

@louises7711 3 года назад

I have the bmw 118i m sport absolutely stunning!!

@generalismoquabablinotheth5902 2 года назад

Hi I've ordered one too, bit concerned about drive quality over potholes bumpse etc how doe it fare? Cheers 👍

@johnjerrehian4642 2 года назад

I understand and see what your saying. Well said. I also agree that it also is the first RS3 that is much better to drive. But that 5 cylinder... Sweet music and the easy ability to get some serious power! I guess after seeing some other videos of how much people liked the new RS3, (based on the comments you made) it was the ultimate RS3, (as I also like the exterior changes). All in all it comes back to the engine. That's the feel and the sound that will bring a smile to your face time after time. The interior, something you get used to, (like it or not). My A6 is a TDI. I wanted the diesel this time so that's my daily driver. With a simple software upgrade I'm at 283HP and 515 TRQ at 1750 RPM. 0-60 in 5 seconds yet get 42 MPG on the hwy. Let me know what you decide to do. IMO you won't go wrong with any of those choices!

@paullockwood7219 4 года назад

Great info and review Rory. As a BMW fan boy, the Audi just looks so much better, but you can bet you're bottom dollar the BMW drives better on a twisty B road. The Audi A3 is the king of understeer.

@stefanthanner1777 4 года назад

Cruise control is standard on the 1 Series though. You only have to pay extra for the ACC (automatic cruse control) which also keeps the distance to the car in front of you. Guess that only works with an automatic.

@lukasmurmann625 4 года назад

Good job Audi !

@andreiarama8745 4 года назад

BMW WTF? Less power,less torque and worse fuel economy ???

@ribin540 4 года назад

Thats bmw for you😂😂

@shasha023 4 года назад

and yet while driving it feels more like a car than the VW that feels more like an Xbox

@dehv 4 года назад

Blame EU

@gtigaming3059 4 года назад

@@shasha023 exactly. bmw is for real men.

@D_HongKongVideos 4 года назад

Less lying. Audi cheats

@neilmilner7074 4 года назад

Rory, another well delivered, well presented, informative review, articulated perfectly. 🤙

@F57g2 3 года назад

1st gen 1series definitely looks better then the current

@docman6157 4 года назад

Does anyone know if the new A3 with the Bang & Olufsen sound system still has the two Mini SD card slots to play mp3 files?

@joshkroenke7693 4 года назад

You didn’t elaborate much on their practicality or how they are to drive; especially as BMW are known for their superior rear-wheel-drive!

@AutoTraderTV 4 года назад

Both cars are front wheel drive. Both cars have identical boot space. Both cars drive.... as you’d expect. -Rory

@davidperry3531 4 года назад

@@AutoTraderTV That's not a satisfactory answer Rory. People want to know how they drive!

@serkanahmetoglu3456 4 года назад

How about suspension, brakes, road holding, isolation and inner room? Never mentioned there...

@thelostjugg 4 года назад

The 1 series has one good looking back

@icaprone1 4 месяца назад

one qualification that is left out of your review but is super important - reliability

@Jmcc150 3 года назад

Whatever happened to the adaptive cruise control on my 2016 A3? It is really useful on a busy motorway. All the sensors are on the new model eg for pre-sense, as well as the throttle control, but for some reason this option is no longer available. Just normal cruise control. I have quite a good Garmin navigation system which has excellent voice recognition. This is useful you want to know when is the next service area or the nearest Waitrose, without stopping to touch the screen. Why don't the manufacturers pick the best systems rather installing their own, more expensive and inferior systems?

@wmurray689 4 года назад

Please compare the new Jag XE with the new 3 series. Two proper drivers cars

@olivermohr330 4 года назад

You also can buy al the options seperatly instead of the packages. Then its much more afforadable

@abayamangali 4 года назад

Both of them are good

@hermanmunster3358 4 года назад

I suppose BMW had to shake of the Rover designed underpinnings and styling at some point for the 1 series. But I'm not sure its an improvement. The new 1 series just looks like a Kia, or Hyundai, with a BMW grille. The Audi A3 is quite conservative in comparison style wise, but I think I prefer it over the BMW.