The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (06 - 07) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 35,700

€ 56,000

€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000
ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
BMW 130i
Audi RS3 Sportback
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.6
70.9
77.4
68.9 in
Width
70.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.3 in
Height
55.6 in
104.7
166.4
103.6
170.7
166.4 in
Length
170.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Audi RS3 Sportback
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.04 %

General
BMW 130i
Audi RS3 Sportback
E87
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
BMW 130i
Audi RS3 Sportback
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback
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12.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.96 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.33 lb/hp
8.96 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 130i
25 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
350 mi
Range
402 mi
BMW 130i
350 mi
402 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
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).
161.1 kWh
BMW 130i
178.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
364 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.3 cu ft