The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) vs. BMW 130i (07 - 09)
€ 28,900
€ 34,400
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 130i
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
70 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167
104.7
166.9
167 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 130i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.73 %
General
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 130i
8V
Generation
E81
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 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
DADA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 130i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
19.07 lb/hp
12.25 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
48 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
39 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
634 mi
Range
397 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
634 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
157.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
92.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 130i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
