The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 39,100
€ 28,600
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 Sportback is 2.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 120i.
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
55.2
69.5
78.5
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.4
104.7
166.9
169.4 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.79 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
8P
Generation
E81
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
439 mi
Range
499 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
439 mi
499 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).
125 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
