The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 26,600
€ 28,600
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is 0.2 cm shorter and 2.9 cm wider.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 120i
1421
1777
1966
1421
1748
1934
1777 mm
Width
1748 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2601
4237
2660
4239
4237 mm
Length
4239 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 120i
1245 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
140 kg
10.11 %
General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 120i
8V
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 120i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CYVB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 bhp
168 bhp
BMW 120i
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
210 NM
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 120i
123 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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11.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.24 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
11.53 kg/bhp
8.24 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
56 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120i
46 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
621 mi
Range
499 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 120i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
