The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12) vs. BMW M140i (16 - 17)
€ 24,100
€ 42,500
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g is 3.4 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
BMW M140i
55.9
69.5
77
55.6
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
166.9
105.9
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
BMW M140i
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.86 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
BMW M140i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
BMW M140i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
104 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
BMW M140i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
28.72 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
62 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
50 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
899 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
899 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
78.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
BMW M140i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
