The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 47,800
€ 23,900
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 3.2 cm longer and 1.2 cm lower.
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1411
1765
1984
1423
1765
1995
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1411 mm
Height
1423 mm
2690
4324
2578
4292
4324 mm
Length
4292 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1550 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
155 kg
10 %
General
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M140i
335 bhp
89 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M140i
500 NM
230 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.67 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
4.63 kg/bhp
15.67 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW M140i
38 mpg
64 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
437 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW M140i
437 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW M140i
140.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
