The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07)
€ 28,900
€ 35,700
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI is 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 130i.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 130i
56
69.5
78.5
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
168.7
104.7
166.4
168.7 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 130i
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.71 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 130i
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 130i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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16.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
16.06 lb/hp
12.33 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
30 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 130i
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
432 mi
Range
350 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
432 mi
350 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
149.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 130i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
