The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) vs. BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)

€ 41,000
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 30,900
 BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) BMW 120d
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi S3 Sportback is 3.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 120d.
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120d
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
104.7
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120d
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.33 %
BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120d
8V
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CJXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.17 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
488 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
132.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft