The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 46,700
 BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) BMW M140i
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is 1.3 inches shorter and 0.5 inches taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW M140i
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
105.9
170.2
169 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW M140i
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.75 %
BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW M140i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW M140i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW M140i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

▶ REPLAY
20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
20.79 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
BMW M140i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
32 mpg
BMW M140i
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
504 mi
Range
437 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
504 mi
437 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
140.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW M140i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft