The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
€ 23,900
€ 44,500
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘ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 2.0 FSI is 4.8 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
BMW M135i
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
165.5
105.9
170.2
165.5 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
BMW M135i
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.22 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
BMW M135i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
BMW M135i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
20.55 lb/hp
10.41 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
31 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
444 mi
Range
431 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
444 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
145.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 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
