The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 20,300
€ 28,600
€ 20,300
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 1.6 FSI is 1.4 inches shorter and 0.7 inches wider.
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BMW 120i
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
104.7
166.9
165.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BMW 120i
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.12 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BMW 120i
8P
Generation
E81
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BMW 120i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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25.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
25.14 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
526 mi
Range
499 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
526 mi
499 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
123.1 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BMW 120i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
