The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 120i (17 - 19)

€ 26,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 31,200
 BMW 120i (17 - 19) BMW 120i
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200

ⓘ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 cod is 0.7 inches shorter and 0.8 inches wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 120i
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (17 - 19)
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 cod S tronic (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint BMW 120i (17 - 19)
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 cod
BMW 120i
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.04 %
BMW 120i (17 - 19)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 120i
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CPTA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 120i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
20.93 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
50 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
567 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
89 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).
108 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft