The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 45,200

€ 25,600

€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.4 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 M140i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
17.76 %

General
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.4 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 M140i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
414 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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).
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).
100.4 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
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