The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. BMW M140i (16 - 17)
€ 25,900
€ 42,500
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is 4.3 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW M140i
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
165.9
105.9
170.2
165.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW M140i
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.25 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW M140i
8P
Generation
F21
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW M140i
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
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW M140i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
455 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
414 mi
BMW M140i
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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW M140i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
