The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 35,700
€ 24,500
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e.
BMW 130i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
56.3
68.9
76.1
56
69.5
78.5
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
169
166.4 in
Length
169 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.44 %
General
BMW 130i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
E87
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Performance
BMW 130i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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12.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.33 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 130i
25 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
17 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
350 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 130i
350 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 130i
178.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
