The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)
€ 26,900

€ 39,900

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘ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 cod ultra is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW M135i
56.1
70
77.4
55.6
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.6 in
102.4
167
105.9
170.2
167 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW M135i
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
15 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW M135i
8V
Generation
F21
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 cod ultra
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW M135i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i
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18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
18.99 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
51 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
675 mi
Range
404 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
675 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
151.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
87.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft









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