The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 27,800
€ 33,300
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 width and height, but the BMW 120i is 5 inches longer.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 3.2
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
165.5
170.4 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Audi A3 3.2
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.06 %
General
BMW 120i
Audi A3 3.2
F21
Generation
8P
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
BMW 120i
Audi A3 3.2
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.32 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
32 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
567 mi
Range
377 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
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).
187.5 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
