The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120i 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 55,900
€ 27,300
€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 RS3 Sportback is 3.8 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 120i.
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 120i
55.6
70.9
77.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.9 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
103.6
170.7
104.7
166.9
170.7 in
Length
166.9 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 120i
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.25 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 120i
8V
Generation
E87
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 (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
DAZA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
395 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
354 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 120i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
8.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
8.85 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
412 mi
Range
499 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
412 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
125 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
157.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
33.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
