The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 36,900
€ 33,000
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 130i is an inch longer and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 130i
Audi A3 3.2
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
69.5
77
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Audi A3 3.2
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.04 %
General
BMW 130i
Audi A3 3.2
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
BMW 130i
Audi A3 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.8 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
19 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
388 mi
Range
355 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
