The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 44,500
€ 26,800
€ 44,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod.
BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
55.6
69.5
78.1
55.9
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
103.8
169.7
170.2 in
Length
169.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3351 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.82 %
General
BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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
Performance
BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
10.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.41 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW M135i
31 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
23 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
431 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW M135i
431 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
89 kWh
BMW M135i
142.1 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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


















