The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 23,000
€ 34,000
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 TDI is 3.6 inches shorter.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
BMW 120i
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.86 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
8P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CAYB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
89 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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33.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
33.56 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 120i
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
777 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
547 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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
