The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120i (15 - 16)

€ 25,700
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
€ 27,800
 BMW 120i (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 1.0 TFSI is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
BMW 120i
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
167 in
Length
170.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
BMW 120i
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.92 %
BMW 120i (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
BMW 120i
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
BMW 120i
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CHZD
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
114 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
BMW 120i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

▶ REPLAY
23.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
23.69 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
50 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
567 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
661 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
89 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).
108 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
89 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
BMW 120i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft