The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

€ 29,200
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 46,400
 BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400

ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW M135i
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
70.3
77.4
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
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 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
169.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW M135i
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
17.92 %
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW M135i
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
DADA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW M135i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
19.44 lb/hp
10.89 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
46 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M135i
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW M135i
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