The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 120i 5-door (17 - 18)
€ 56,000

€ 31,900

€ 56,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 120i.
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 120i
55.6
70.9
77.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
103.6
170.7
105.9
170.4
170.7 in
Length
170.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 120i
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.98 %

General
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 120i
8V
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
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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
395 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
354 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 120i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
8.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
8.96 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
402 mi
Range
567 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
402 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
108 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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