The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 30,800
€ 36,400
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 130i.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
70 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167
104.7
166.9
167 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.49 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
8V
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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 6650 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 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
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
46 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
739 mi
Range
397 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
397 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).
157.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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
