The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
€ 26,900
€ 44,500
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 3.4 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW M135i
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 1.8 TFSI
BMW M135i
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.6 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW M135i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW M135i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
10.41 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
511 mi
Range
431 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
511 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
138.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
