The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

€ 27,800
BMW 120i (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 120i is 3.6 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
170.4 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3869 lb
BMW 120i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.62 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)

General

BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.32 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
108 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).
89 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft