The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 36,400
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) BMW 130i
€ 43,500
 Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 130i is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
BMW 130i
Audi S3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
68.8
76.1
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
166.9 in
Length
167.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 130i
Audi S3
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.99 %
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

General

BMW 130i
Audi S3
E81
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 130i
Audi S3
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

BMW 130i
Audi S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.46 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
397 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 130i
397 mi
534 mi
Audi S3
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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 130i
157.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 130i
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft