The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)

€ 36,400
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) BMW 130i
€ 29,700
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
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 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
102.4
166.8
166.9 in
Length
166.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.18 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)

General

BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.46 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
397 mi
Range
555 mi
BMW 130i
397 mi
555 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 130i
157.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 130i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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