The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) vs. BMW 120i (17 - 19)
€ 26,900
€ 31,200
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 1.5 TFSI cod is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 120i
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
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
102.4
167
105.9
170.4
167 in
Length
170.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 120i
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.47 %
General
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
DADA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 120i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
18.99 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
47 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
567 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
567 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).
108 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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
