The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 130i Automatic 5-door (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

€ 37,600
BMW 130i Automatic 5-door (09 - 11) BMW 130i
€ 26,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 5-door (09 - 11)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (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 5-door (09 - 11)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (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
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
BMW 130i Automatic 5-door (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.69 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

General

BMW 130i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
E87
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

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

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 130i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 130i
161.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 130i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft