The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) vs. BMW 130i (05 - 07)
€ 23,900
€ 33,600
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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. The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 130i.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 130i
55.9
69.5
77
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
165.9
104.7
166.4
165.9 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 130i
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.82 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 130i
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 130i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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19.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.25 lb/hp
12.25 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 130i
24 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
475 mi
Range
358 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
475 mi
358 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
174.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 130i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
