The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M140i Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 44,800
BMW M140i Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) BMW M140i
€ 38,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW M140i is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW M140i Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
170.2 in
Length
169.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
BMW M140i Steptronic Sport (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.91 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

General

BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.17 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW M140i
33 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW M140i
455 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW M140i
134.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M140i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft