The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..) vs. BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17)
€ 32,500

€ 47,400

€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400
ⓘ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. The Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
BMW M140i
56.1
70.3
77.4
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.6 in
103.8
169.8
105.9
170.2
169.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
BMW M140i
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.24 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
BMW M140i
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
BMW M140i
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
DHFA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
129 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
129 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
148 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
BMW M140i
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i
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23.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
23.67 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
7 MPGe
32 mpg
BMW M140i
16 lb
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
302 mi
Range
437 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
302 mi
437 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
25.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
BMW M140i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft