The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07)
€ 29,900

€ 35,700

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 TFSI is just 1.3 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the BMW 130i.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 130i
1421
1765
1957
1430
1751
1933
1765 mm
Width
1751 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1421 mm
Height
1430 mm
2578
4214
2660
4227
4214 mm
Length
4227 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 130i
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.03 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 130i
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 130i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 bhp
261 bhp
BMW 130i
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
280 NM
315 NM
BMW 130i
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 130i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

BMW 130i
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7.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.59 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
7.34 kg/bhp
5.59 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
37 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 130i
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
444 mi
Range
350 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
350 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
226 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 130i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L