The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI (03 - 05)
€ 45,200

€ 21,000

€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW M140i is 4.8 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
55.6
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.5
170.2 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.88 %

General
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Performance
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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