The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 20,600
€ 25,200
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A3 1.6 is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 120i.
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 120i
55.9
69.5
77
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
165.5
104.7
166.4
165.5 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 120i
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 120i
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 120i
114 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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29.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
29.03 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
31 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 120i
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A3 1.6
450 mi
414 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
144 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
144 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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
