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 3.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 120i.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
56.1
70.3
77.4
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.1 in
Height
56.3 in
103.8
169.8
104.7
166.4
169.8 in
Length
166.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.89 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
8V
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21.82 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft



















