The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 29,100
€ 47,800
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 3.4 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
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
166.9
105.9
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.4 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
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18.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.2 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
18.64 lb/hp
10.2 lb/hp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
32 mpg
BMW M140i
42 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
761 mi
Range
437 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
761 mi
437 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW M140i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
