The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 130i (09 - 12)
€ 34,300
€ 34,800
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TFSI 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 TFSI
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 TFSI
BMW 130i
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.38 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 130i
8V
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CZPB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 130i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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16.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.86 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
33 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
589 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
161.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 130i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft







30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
















