The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 50,600
€ 26,800
€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW M140i is 1.5 inches longer and 0.5 inches lower.
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.22 %
General
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
F20
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
455 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
455 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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).
142.1 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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
