The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 36,900
 BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 130i
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 0.1 inches shorter and 1.1 inches wider.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 130i
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
166.8 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 130i
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.38 %
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 130i
8V
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 130i

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 130i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
17.65 lb/hp
12.8 lb/hp
BMW 130i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
471 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
125 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).
161.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 130i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft