The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 34,900
€ 34,000
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 width and height, but the Audi A3 3.2 is 4.5 inches shorter.
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120i
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
105.9
170.4
165.9 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120i
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.07 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120i
8P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 120i
18 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
396 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
547 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
