The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 49,800

€ 25,900

€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 cod.
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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 cod
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
739 lb
20.76 %

General
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
409 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
89 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 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