The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (10 - 12) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 28,200
€ 36,900
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 0.2 cm taller than the BMW 130i.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
1423
1765
1995
1421
1748
1934
1765 mm
Width
1748 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1423 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4292
2660
4239
4292 mm
Length
4239 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.69 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
168 bhp
254 bhp
BMW 130i
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 2600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
350 NM
310 NM
BMW 130i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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8.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.81 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8.63 kg/bhp
5.81 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
60 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 130i
50 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
727 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
727 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 130i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
330 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L















