The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120d (17 - 19)
€ 43,100
€ 33,200
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘ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. The Audi S3 Sportback is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 120d.
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120d
55.3
70.3
77.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.6
170.2
105.9
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120d
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.98 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120d
8V
Generation
F21
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
306 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.04 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
10.84 lb/hp
17.04 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 120d
26 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
488 mi
Range
788 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
488 mi
788 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
132.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
