The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 35,700
BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07) BMW 130i
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700

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 0.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 130i.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 130i
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
56.3
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07)
104.7
166.4
166.9 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 130i
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.15 %
BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07)

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
7-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
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
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

 REPLAY
19.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.11 lb/hp
12.33 lb/hp
BMW 130i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
350 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
350 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
364 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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