The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)

€ 25,600
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 49,800
 BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW M140i
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,800

ⓘ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 is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW M140i
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
105.9
170.2
169.7 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW M140i
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
694 lb
19.49 %
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW M140i
8V
Generation
F21
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
BMW M140i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW M140i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

▶ REPLAY
23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
23.88 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
BMW M140i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
47 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M140i
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
409 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
621 mi
409 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
94.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW M140i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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