The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 32,500
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 31,800
 BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 120i
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

ⓘ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. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
169.8 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.82 %
BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
20.55 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120i
45 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
587 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
723 mi
587 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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