The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. BMW 130i (05 - 07)
€ 30,800
€ 33,600
€ 30,800
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 2.0 TDI is just 1.4 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 0.6 cm lower than the BMW 130i.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
1424
1777
1966
1430
1751
1933
1777 mm
Width
1751 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1424 mm
Height
1430 mm
2602
4241
2660
4227
4241 mm
Length
4227 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1875 kg
Weight Difference:
100 kg
6.9 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
8V
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
261 bhp
BMW 130i
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
340 NM
315 NM
BMW 130i
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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9.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.56 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
9.12 kg/bhp
5.56 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
67 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 130i
55 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
739 mi
Range
358 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
358 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
221 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
330 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L

















