The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

€ 27,800
BMW 120i (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 29,000
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 120i is 0.7 inches longer and 0.8 inches narrower.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
170.4 in
Length
169.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
BMW 120i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

General

BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.32 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft