The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. BMW 130i (05 - 07)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 33,600
 BMW 130i (05 - 07) BMW 130i
€ 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 0.6 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 130i.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
56.3
Blueprint BMW 130i (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
70 in
Width
68.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint BMW 130i (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
167 in
Length
166.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.88 %
BMW 130i (05 - 07)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
8V
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
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

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
12.25 lb/hp
BMW 130i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 130i
46 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
174.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft