The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. BMW 130i (09 - 12)
€ 49,900
€ 34,800
€ 49,900
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. The Audi RS3 Sportback is 2.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 130i.
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 130i
55.2
70.6
78.5
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.6 in
Width
68.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.4
104.7
166.9
169.4 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 130i
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.12 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 130i
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 130i
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CEPA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
335 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
332 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 130i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
10.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
10.86 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
26 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
409 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
409 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
172.4 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 RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 130i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
