The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 29,900
€ 27,300
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 120i.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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
165.9
104.7
166.4
165.9 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.56 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120i
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 120i
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
393 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
393 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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
