The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

€ 36,400
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) BMW 130i
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 36,400
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 130i is 0.1 inches longer and 1.1 inches narrower.
BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
70
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
166.9 in
Length
166.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3869 lb
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.9 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

General

BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.46 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
397 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 130i
397 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
89 kWh
BMW 130i
157.2 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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