The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (16 - 17) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)

€ 29,700
BMW 120i (16 - 17) BMW 120i
€ 55,900
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 120i is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
BMW 120i
Audi RS3 Sportback
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
70.9
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint BMW 120i (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
103.6
170.7
170.4 in
Length
170.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Audi RS3 Sportback
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
BMW 120i (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.16 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)

General

BMW 120i
Audi RS3 Sportback
F21
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

BMW 120i
Audi RS3 Sportback
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.85 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.54 lb/hp
8.85 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
412 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
412 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
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).
157.2 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Audi RS3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.3 cu ft