The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. BMW 120i (15 - 16)
€ 20,800
€ 27,800
€ 20,800
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 a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Audi A3 1.6 is 3.6 inches shorter.
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 120i
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.9
105.9
170.4
166.9 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 120i
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.38 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 120i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 120i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
503 mi
Range
567 mi
Audi A3 1.6
503 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 1.6
128.7 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 120i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
