The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)

€ 42,900
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 32,600
 BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17) BMW 120i
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 120i.
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.27 %
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

▶ REPLAY
11.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.32 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120i
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
587 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
495 mi
587 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
130.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft