The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) vs. BMW M140i Special Edition 5-door (17 - 18)

€ 22,800
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 46,000
 BMW M140i Special Edition 5-door (17 - 18) BMW M140i
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW M140i
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
70
77.4
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition 5-door (17 - 18)
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition 5-door (17 - 18)
105.9
170.2
166.8 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW M140i
2756 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
18.02 %
BMW M140i Special Edition 5-door (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW M140i
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW M140i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW M140i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

▶ REPLAY
22.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
22.97 lb/hp
10.04 lb/hp
BMW M140i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
45 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
598 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
98.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW M140i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft