The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
€ 42,200

€ 28,500

€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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. The BMW M135i is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
55.6
69.5
78.1
56.1
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
56.1 in
105.9
170.2
103.8
169.8
170.2 in
Length
169.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.29 %

General
BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.3 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
404 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
89 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft