The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 35,700
€ 25,900
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 cod.
BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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 cod
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.33 %
General
BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
12.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.33 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 130i
25 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
17 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
350 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 130i
350 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
89 kWh
BMW 130i
178.2 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
948 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
