The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 25,900
€ 36,400
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 an inch shorter and 0.7 inches wider.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 130i
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
104.7
166.9
165.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 130i
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.4 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 130i
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
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
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 6650 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 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
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
23 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
455 mi
Range
397 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
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).
157.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 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
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
