The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 25,700

€ 33,300

€ 25,700
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 width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI is 1.7 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
BMW 120i
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
168.7
105.9
170.4
168.7 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
BMW 120i
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.06 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
BMW 120i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
BMW 120i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
21.16 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120i
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
422 mi
Range
587 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
422 mi
587 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
153.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft