The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
€ 29,700

€ 26,900

€ 29,700
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. The BMW 120i is 3.5 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.1
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
105.9
170.4
102.4
167
170.4 in
Length
167 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.47 %

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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.54 lb/hp
18.99 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
51 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
567 mi
Range
675 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
675 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).
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).
87.2 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
87.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 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