The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 26,600
BMW 120i (07 - 12) BMW 120i
€ 53,500
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500

ⓘ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. The BMW 120i is 4.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
BMW 120i
Audi RS3 Sportback
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70.9 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint BMW 120i (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
166.9 in
Length
171 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Audi RS3 Sportback
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 120i (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.42 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

General

BMW 120i
Audi RS3 Sportback
E81
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

BMW 120i
Audi RS3 Sportback
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
499 mi
Range
422 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft