The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M140i (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 42,500
BMW M140i (16 - 17) BMW M140i
€ 28,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW M140i is 1.5 inches longer and 0.5 inches lower.
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.6 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW M140i (16 - 17)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
BMW M140i (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.3 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft