The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)

€ 23,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 32,600
 BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17) BMW 120i
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is 0.7 inches shorter and 0.8 inches wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 120i
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
169.7 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 120i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
12.03 %
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 120i
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 120i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

▶ REPLAY
23.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
23.52 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
587 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
587 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft