The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI S tronic (10 - 14) vs. BMW i3 94 Ah (16 - 17)
€ 20,800

€ 36,800

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A1 1.4 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 6.3 inches lower than the BMW i3 (94 Ah).
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
55.8
68.5
75
62.1
69.9
80.3
68.5 in
Width
69.9 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.8 in
Height
62.1 in
97.2
155.7
101.2
157.4
155.7 in
Length
157.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
2646 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
9.11 %

General
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
8X
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor
VW EA111
Engine Series
BMW IB1
CAXA, CNVA
Engine Code
IB1-P23
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Performance
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
126 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah)
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
22.05 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽
( 164 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.)
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
164 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
36 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
528 mi
Range
133 mi
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
528 mi
133 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
41 kWh
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
41 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
772 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft





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