The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i (09 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 34,800
BMW 130i (09 - 12) BMW 130i
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

ⓘ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 BMW 130i is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
BMW 130i
Audi S3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i (09 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint BMW 130i (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
166.9 in
Length
167.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 130i
Audi S3
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
BMW 130i (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.36 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

General

BMW 130i
Audi S3
E81
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 130i
Audi S3
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

BMW 130i
Audi S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

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12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.59 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 130i
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft