The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 26,600

€ 24,700

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 120i is 0.1 inches longer and 1.1 inches narrower.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
70
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
102.4
166.8
166.9 in
Length
166.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.27 %

General
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
E81
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.01 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
25.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
499 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft