The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05) vs. BMW 120i (07 - 12)
€ 31,400
€ 26,600
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 height, but the Audi A3 3.2 is 1.4 inches shorter and 0.7 inches wider.
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120i
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
104.7
166.9
165.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120i
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.06 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120i
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
16 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
352 mi
Range
499 mi
Audi A3 3.2
352 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
200.8 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
