The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 31,400
€ 36,900
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 3.2 is 1.4 inches shorter and 0.7 inches wider.
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 130i
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
104.7
166.9
165.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 130i
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.04 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 130i
8P
Generation
E81
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 130i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 130i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
12.8 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
16 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
352 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi A3 3.2
352 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
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).
161.1 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
200.8 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 130i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
