The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 33,200
€ 25,200
€ 33,200
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 a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI is 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 120i.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120i
56
69.5
78.5
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
169
104.7
166.4
169 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120i
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.75 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120i
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TFSI
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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17.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
17.12 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 120i
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
490 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
490 mi
414 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
144 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 TFSI
144 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
