The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)

€ 33,600
BMW 130i (05 - 07) BMW 130i
€ 27,300
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
BMW 130i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 130i (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
69.5
77
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 130i (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
166.4 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 130i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 130i (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)

General

BMW 130i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
E87
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 130i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 130i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.25 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 130i
26 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
17 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
358 mi
Range
793 mi
BMW 130i
358 mi
793 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 130i
174.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 130i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft