The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (17 - 19) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)

€ 33,200
BMW 120d (17 - 19) BMW 120d
€ 41,000
 Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000

ⓘ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 BMW 120d is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
BMW 120d
Audi S3 Sportback
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint BMW 120d (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
103.6
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Audi S3 Sportback
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
BMW 120d (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.66 %
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)

General

BMW 120d
Audi S3 Sportback
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

BMW 120d
Audi S3 Sportback
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

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17.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.04 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 120d
57 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
47 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW 120d
788 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 120d
84.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft