The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 43,500
€ 36,900
€ 43,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi S3 is 0.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 130i.
Audi S3
BMW 130i
55.2
70
77.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
70 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
102.2
167.4
104.7
166.9
167.4 in
Length
166.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
BMW 130i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.99 %
General
Audi S3
BMW 130i
8V
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3
BMW 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
254 hp
BMW 130i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Audi S3
BMW 130i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
12.8 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
534 mi
Range
388 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
388 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
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 S3
121.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
BMW 130i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
