The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 29,700
€ 26,700
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
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
105.9
170.4
102.4
166.8
170.4 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8 %
General
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.6 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.09 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.54 lb/hp
28.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
567 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 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).
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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
