The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05) vs. BMW 114i (12 - 15)
€ 31,400
€ 24,900
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Audi A3 3.2 is 4.8 inches shorter.
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 114i
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
105.9
170.2
165.5 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 114i
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.74 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 114i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 114i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
101 hp
BMW 114i
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 114i
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 114i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 114i
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
BMW 114i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 114i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 114i
16 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
352 mi
Range
567 mi
Audi A3 3.2
352 mi
567 mi
BMW 114i
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
108 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
200.8 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 114i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 114i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
