The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW M135i 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 27,500
€ 43,000
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘ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 M135i.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW M135i
55.9
70
77.4
55.6
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
102.4
166.8
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 M135i
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.61 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW M135i
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW M135i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
22.76 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
47 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
38 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
404 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
621 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
94.8 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
94.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW M135i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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


















