The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI (03 - 05) vs. BMW 130i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09)
€ 21,000
€ 37,200
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘ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 height, but the Audi A3 1.9 TDI is 1.4 inches shorter and 0.7 inches wider.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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
165.5
104.7
166.9
165.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
BMW 130i
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.76 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
BMW 130i
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
BMW 130i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
104 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
BMW 130i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.54 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
29.04 lb/hp
12.54 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
48 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
37 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
697 mi
Range
397 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
697 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 1.9 TDI
100.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
BMW 130i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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
