The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120i 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 30,800
€ 27,300
€ 30,800
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
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
56.1
70.3
77.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.8
104.7
166.9
169.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.09 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
8V
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
108 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
27.76 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
797 mi
Range
499 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
797 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
