The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 26,600
€ 25,600
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 120i is 7.1 cm shorter and 3.7 cm narrower.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
1421
1748
1934
1421
1785
1966
1748 mm
Width
1785 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2660
4239
2636
4310
4239 mm
Length
4310 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
1365 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1740 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
8.06 %
General
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
E81
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
168 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
BMW 120i
168 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
210 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120i
210 NM
175 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Performance
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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8.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.62 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
8.13 kg/bhp
11.62 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 120i
43 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
33 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
499 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L
