The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. BMW 130i Automatic 5-door (09 - 11)
€ 28,500
€ 37,600
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is 2.8 inches longer and 1.5 inches wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
55.9
70.3
77.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.7
104.7
166.9
169.7 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.11 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
8V
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
108 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
27.25 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
50 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
777 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 130i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
