The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 33,600
BMW 130i (05 - 07) BMW 130i
€ 38,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300

ⓘ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 BMW 130i is 3.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
BMW 130i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 130i (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
68.9 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.3 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW 130i (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
166.4 in
Length
169.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 130i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
BMW 130i (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.33 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

General

BMW 130i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
E87
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 130i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 130i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 130i
26 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
17 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
358 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 130i
358 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 130i
174.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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