The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 49,800
€ 20,600
€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW M140i is 4.8 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.6
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 1.6
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
17.64 %
General
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.6
F21
Generation
8P
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.03 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
29.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
450 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
144 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 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
