The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

€ 36,900
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 130i
€ 24,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 130i is 2.8 inches shorter and 1.5 inches narrower.
BMW 130i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
166.9 in
Length
169.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 130i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3935 lb
BMW 130i Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.87 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

General

BMW 130i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

BMW 130i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.8 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
19 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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).
90.9 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 130i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft