The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. BMW 130i 5-door (07 - 09)
€ 23,600
€ 35,100
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 length and height, but the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e is 0.7 inches wider.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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
166.9
104.7
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
BMW 130i
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.18 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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 e
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 e
184 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
BMW 130i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
28.72 lb/hp
12.33 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
41 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
759 mi
Range
397 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 e
92.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
