The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
€ 50,600
€ 29,900
€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW M140i is 4.3 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
BMW M140i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
General
BMW M140i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
F20
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW M140i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
24 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
409 mi
Range
424 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
424 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
166.7 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
