The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)

€ 26,600
BMW 120i (07 - 12) BMW 120i
€ 28,000
 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint BMW 120i (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 120i (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.15 %
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)

General

BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.61 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
15.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
499 mi
Range
438 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
438 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
147.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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