The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 45,100
€ 34,000
€ 45,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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
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 120i
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.51 %
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
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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
306 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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11.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.09 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
36 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 120i
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
526 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
526 mi
547 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
123.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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
