The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. BMW 120i 5-door (16 - 17)

€ 49,900
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 30,500
 BMW 120i 5-door (16 - 17) BMW 120i
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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 RS3 Sportback is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 120i.
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 120i
55.2
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
70.6
78.5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i 5-door (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
70.6 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint BMW 120i 5-door (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
169.4 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 120i
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.43 %
BMW 120i 5-door (16 - 17)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 120i
8P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 120i
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CEPA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
335 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
332 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 120i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

▶ REPLAY
10.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
10.86 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
26 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
567 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
409 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
108 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft