The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. BMW 130i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09)
€ 24,800

€ 37,200

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 0.2 cm shorter and 2.9 cm wider.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
1421
1777
1966
1421
1748
1934
1777 mm
Width
1748 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2601
4237
2660
4239
4237 mm
Length
4239 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
180 kg
12.12 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
8V
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6650 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
261 bhp
BMW 130i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
315 NM
BMW 130i
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

BMW 130i
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12.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.69 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.55 kg/bhp
5.69 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
74 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 130i
61 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
818 mi
Range
397 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
157.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
330 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L