The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 42,900
€ 27,300
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 9.7 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 2.6 cm lower than the BMW 120i.
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
1404
1785
1966
1430
1751
1933
1785 mm
Width
1751 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1404 mm
Height
1430 mm
2631
4324
2660
4227
4324 mm
Length
4227 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
1520 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1775 kg
Weight Difference:
170 kg
11.18 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
8V
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CJXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 120i
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 3600 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
380 NM
200 NM
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
5.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.12 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
5.14 kg/bhp
9.12 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
41 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
495 mi
Range
393 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
495 mi
393 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
130.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
