The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
€ 33,600
€ 22,800
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 BMW 130i is just 0.4 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
70
77.4
68.9 in
Width
70 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
102.4
166.8
166.4 in
Length
166.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.8 %
General
BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
E87
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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12.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.97 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.25 lb/hp
22.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 130i
26 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
358 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 130i
358 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 130i
174.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
