The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05) vs. BMW 120i (17 - 19)
€ 20,300
€ 31,200
€ 20,300
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. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Audi A3 1.6 FSI is 5 inches shorter.
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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
165.5
105.9
170.4
165.5 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BMW 120i
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.73 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BMW 120i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BMW 120i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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25.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
25.14 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
526 mi
Range
567 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
526 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 FSI
123.1 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
