The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI (19 - ..) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 29,700
€ 33,300
€ 29,700
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. The Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
BMW 120i
56.1
70.3
77.4
55.9
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
103.8
169.8
105.9
170.4
169.8 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
BMW 120i
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.63 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
BMW 120i
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
DPCA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
BMW 120i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
19.74 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
44 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120i
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
586 mi
Range
587 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
586 mi
587 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 35 TFSI
100.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 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
