HEAD-To-HEAD, Audi And BMW's Little Giants Square Off

Years ago, who would have thought that two of the most prominent names in factory tuners -- M GmbH and Quattro GmbH -- would produce little giants? The 1M and RS3, respectively.

Although it can be said that these two aren't exactly competitors, as one has a dual-clutch gearbox, the other has a full-on manual, the Audi is a hatch while the 1M is a coupe, etc, we think they share some things in common.

Namely the two P's: price and power.

If you want to see how they stack up, side-by-side, click the link "Read Article" and let us know which car strikes YOUR fancy.

Who would you take home, the 1M or RS3?


While we're all still drooling over the unveiling of the 1-Series M Coupe, some might wonder how it will fare against what will possibly be its biggest rival - the Audi RS3. We can already hear some moaning 'coupe vs hatchback, RWD vs AWD and manual vs double clutch' to stress both cars aren't even rivals, but look at the specs to see that both are pretty close in power, size and price. Enough said, here it is, all pictures and information you need to make up your mind about this 'fight'...

[Source: 1addicts]


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Larrybel2000 - 12/17/2010 10:30:26 PM

+5 Boost

BMW on this one.

Silver997turbo - 12/17/2010 10:55:45 PM

+1 Boost

I take a used m3 or 1995_1998 porsche 1993

Silver997turbo - 12/17/2010 10:56:49 PM

+1 Boost

Sorry. Porsche 993.

Silver997turbo - 12/17/2010 10:58:25 PM

+1 Boost

Just because the cars r small doesnt mean its a sports car

uaw_lax - 12/17/2010 11:08:56 PM

+5 Boost

Both are good but why do they have to be ugly?

0to60 - 12/17/2010 11:38:59 PM

+1 Boost

The Audi looks decent

911gt2 - 12/18/2010 12:05:06 AM

+3 Boost

I like the 1M overall concept better, and its wheels.
I dont like that it looks like a smushed 3 series.

I like that the RS3 is a 5 door hatchback.
I don't like that the front looks to be covered in chicken wire, and the rear looks heavy/bloated.

pchera01 - 12/18/2010 2:05:29 AM

+3 Boost

they both are ugly...

M5twinturbo - 12/18/2010 11:49:35 AM

+7 Boost

1M no question. The RS3 has a FWD-biased Haldex AWD system, the same as the TT-RS which equals understeer.

JRobUSC - 12/18/2010 11:59:56 AM

+3 Boost

BMW should have made Imola Red one of the available colors for the car. Two door M's should always be available in Imola Red.

geoff448 - 12/18/2010 4:19:06 PM

+2 Boost

Lovin the s3

BMWAG - 12/18/2010 4:29:16 PM

+3 Boost

Hmmm a four door TT, or a mini M3. Ill take the M1.

Whelan - 12/20/2010 9:24:36 AM

+2 Boost

I love hatches so I would pick the Audi. However I am not a fan of the no manual option. Therefore I would pick neither.

pennfootball - 12/21/2010 4:28:52 PM

+2 Boost

You might as well get AWD and buy a WRX or an Evo for that kind of money.