The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. BMW 120i (17 - 19)
€ 24,800
€ 31,200
€ 24,800
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 height, but the Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 3.6 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.8
105.9
170.4
166.8 in
Length
170.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.39 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 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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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
51 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
818 mi
Range
567 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 TDI
78.2 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
