The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 36,900
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 130i
€ 34,300
 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI.
BMW 130i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
68.8
76.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
166.9 in
Length
167 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 130i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.04 %
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

General

BMW 130i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
E81
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 130i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW 130i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.86 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.8 lb/hp
16.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
589 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 130i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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