The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic 5-door (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
€ 37,600
€ 31,500
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 130i is 2.8 inches shorter and 1.5 inches narrower.
BMW 130i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
70.3
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
103.8
169.7
166.9 in
Length
169.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 130i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.77 %
General
BMW 130i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
E87
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 Sportback 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
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 130i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.78 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.89 lb/hp
16.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
388 mi
Range
555 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
555 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
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
161.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
