The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 43,500
€ 25,200
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 S3 is an inch longer, an inch wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 120i.
Audi S3
BMW 120i
55.2
70
77.4
56.3
68.9
76.1
70 in
Width
68.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.2 in
Height
56.3 in
102.2
167.4
104.7
166.4
167.4 in
Length
166.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
BMW 120i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.3 %
General
Audi S3
BMW 120i
8V
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi S3
BMW 120i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 120i
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
414 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
