The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Gasoline) (13 - 16) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 28,700

€ 34,000

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 g-tron is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 120i
56.2
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
56.2 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.7
105.9
170.4
169.7 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 120i
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.26 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 120i
8V
Generation
F20
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 g-tron
BMW 120i
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CPWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 120i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.25 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
44 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 120i
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
575 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
575 mi
547 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
102.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft