The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. BMW 130i (05 - 07)
€ 24,500

€ 33,600

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI DPF is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 130i.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 130i
55.9
69.5
77
56.3
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
101.5
165.9
104.7
166.4
165.9 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 130i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %

General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 130i
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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 6600 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 130i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.57 lb/hp
12.25 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
42 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 130i
32 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
610 mi
Range
358 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
358 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
174.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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