The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. BMW 120i (17 - 19)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 31,200
 BMW 120i (17 - 19) BMW 120i
€ 27,600
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (17 - 19)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint BMW 120i (17 - 19)
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
4255 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.39 %
BMW 120i (17 - 19)

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
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

▶ REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26.64 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
567 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
108 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 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