The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. BMW 114i (12 - 15)

€ 39,100
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 24,900
BMW 114i (12 - 15) BMW 114i
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi S3 Sportback is 0.9 inches shorter and 0.7 inches lower.
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 114i
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 114i (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint BMW 114i (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
169.4 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 114i
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4023 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.74 %
BMW 114i (12 - 15)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 114i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 114i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
101 hp
BMW 114i
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 114i

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 114i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 114i

▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
BMW 114i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 114i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 114i
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
567 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
439 mi
567 mi
BMW 114i
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).
108 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 114i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 114i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft