The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 45,200
€ 27,600
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW M140i is 1.3 inches longer and 0.5 inches lower.
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.6
69.5
78.1
56
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
105.9
170.2
101.5
169
170.2 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.94 %
General
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
633 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
111 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
111 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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
