The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 24,500
€ 28,600
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 120i
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169
104.7
166.9
169 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 120i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 120i
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 120i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
29.57 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
759 mi
Range
499 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
