The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 29,700
€ 33,300
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is 1.9 cm shorter and 2 cm wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 120i
1421
1785
1966
1421
1765
1984
1785 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2636
4310
2690
4329
4310 mm
Length
4329 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 120i
1310 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1795 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
140 kg
9.66 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 120i
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 120i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 120i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
250 NM
270 NM
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 120i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
8.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8.85 kg/bhp
8.01 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
59 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 120i
48 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
647 mi
Range
587 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
647 mi
587 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
90.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
360 L







1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L















