The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
€ 22,000
€ 44,500
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI is 1.3 inches shorter and 0.5 inches taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
BMW M135i
56
69.5
78.5
55.6
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
169
105.9
170.2
169 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
BMW M135i
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.14 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
BMW M135i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CBZB
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
BMW M135i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
27.66 lb/hp
10.41 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
43 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
431 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
