The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 33,300
€ 27,300
€ 33,300
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 3.2 is just 2.4 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the BMW 120i.
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120i
1421
1765
1957
1430
1751
1933
1765 mm
Width
1751 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1421 mm
Height
1430 mm
2578
4203
2660
4227
4203 mm
Length
4227 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120i
1600 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1775 kg
Weight Difference:
250 kg
15.63 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120i
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120i
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 120i
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
320 NM
200 NM
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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6.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.12 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
6.48 kg/bhp
9.12 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
29 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
377 mi
Range
393 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
393 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
187.5 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 3.2
187.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
