The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120i (15 - 16)

€ 45,100
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 27,800
 BMW 120i (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 45,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 120i.
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
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 (16 - 18)
103.6
170.2
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
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
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.72 %
BMW 120i (15 - 16)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
8V
Generation
F21
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
306 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

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

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
36 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
567 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
526 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
108 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
123.1 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
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