The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 33,700
€ 25,200
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 8.6 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 0.4 cm lower than the BMW 120i.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
1426
1785
1966
1430
1751
1933
1785 mm
Width
1751 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1426 mm
Height
1430 mm
2637
4313
2660
4227
4313 mm
Length
4227 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.87 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
8V
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 120i
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
340 NM
200 NM
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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9.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.02 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
9.9 kg/bhp
9.02 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 120i
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
647 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
647 mi
414 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
