The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (05 - 08)
€ 26,600
€ 20,000
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 120i is an inch longer and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
69.5
77
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.6
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.21 %
General
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.6
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.6
139 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
482 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
