The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
€ 36,900
€ 26,900
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 130i is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.1
70
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
104.7
166.9
102.4
167
166.9 in
Length
167 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.56 %
General
BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
E81
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.8 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
19 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
388 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 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
