The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M140i 5-door (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)

€ 43,300
BMW M140i 5-door (16 - 17) BMW M140i
€ 28,600
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 M140i is 3.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i 5-door (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW M140i 5-door (16 - 17)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
102.4
167
170.2 in
Length
167 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
BMW M140i 5-door (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.43 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)

General

BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
F20
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.04 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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