The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. BMW 120i (16 - 17)
€ 39,100
€ 29,700
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter and 0.7 inches lower.
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
55.2
69.5
78.5
55.9
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
101.5
169.4
105.9
170.4
169.4 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.29 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
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 120i
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
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
439 mi
Range
567 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
439 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 S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
