The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. BMW 130i (09 - 12)
€ 30,000
€ 34,800
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 2.8 inches longer and 1.5 inches wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
BMW 130i
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.95 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW 130i
8V
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW 130i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
16.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16.53 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
526 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
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 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW 130i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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
