The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 31,200
BMW 120i (17 - 19) BMW 120i
€ 32,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint BMW 120i (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
170.4 in
Length
167 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
BMW 120i (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.85 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)

General

BMW 120i
Audi A3 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
Audi A3 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.41 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.54 lb/hp
20.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
723 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
723 mi
Audi A3 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 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