The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. BMW M140i 5-door (16 - 17)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 43,300
 BMW M140i 5-door (16 - 17) BMW M140i
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW M140i
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
70
77.4
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i 5-door (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint BMW M140i 5-door (16 - 17)
105.9
170.2
167 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW M140i
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.43 %
BMW M140i 5-door (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW M140i
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW M140i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
DDYA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW M140i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

▶ REPLAY
25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.24 lb/hp
10.04 lb/hp
BMW M140i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
51 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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