The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17)

€ 30,500
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 47,400
 BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17) BMW M140i
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400

ⓘ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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW M140i
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
70.3
77.4
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17)
105.9
170.2
169.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW M140i
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
661 lb
18.56 %
BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW M140i
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW M140i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW M140i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.59 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
BMW M140i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
48 mpg
32 mpg
BMW M140i
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
437 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
634 mi
437 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
92.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW M140i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft