The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 26,600
€ 55,900
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,900
ⓘ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 9.6 cm shorter, 5.2 cm narrower and 1 cm taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
BMW 120i
Audi RS3 Sportback
1421
1748
1934
1411
1800
1966
1748 mm
Width
1800 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1411 mm
2660
4239
2631
4335
4239 mm
Length
4335 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Audi RS3 Sportback
1365 kg
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
220 kg
13.88 %
General
BMW 120i
Audi RS3 Sportback
E81
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
168 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Power
395 bhp
at 5850 rpm
BMW 120i
168 bhp
395 bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
210 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1700 rpm
BMW 120i
210 NM
480 NM
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
BMW 120i
Audi RS3 Sportback
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
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8.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.01 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
8.13 kg/bhp
4.01 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 120i
43 mpg
34 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
499 mi
Range
412 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
412 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).
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).
157.2 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1175 L
