The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
€ 39,900
€ 21,900
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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. The BMW M135i is 3.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
55.6
69.5
78.1
55.9
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
102.4
166.8
170.2 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
18.33 %
General
BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.97 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.47 lb/hp
25.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
22 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
404 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
92.9 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
