The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 25,900
€ 25,200
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod is just 0.4 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 120i.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 120i
55.9
70
77.4
56.3
68.9
76.1
70 in
Width
68.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
102.4
166.8
104.7
166.4
166.8 in
Length
166.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 120i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.11 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 120i
8V
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CPTA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 120i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
20.45 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
50 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 120i
40 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
414 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).
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
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
