The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)

€ 36,400
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) BMW 130i
€ 26,300
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 130i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.69 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)

General

BMW 130i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 130i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

BMW 130i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.46 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
397 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW 130i
397 mi
632 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 130i
157.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 130i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft