The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
€ 44,800
€ 22,900
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW M140i is 3.4 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.2 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
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
15.53 %
General
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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10.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.17 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW M140i
33 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW M140i
455 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW M140i
134.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft




















