The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08)
€ 27,300
€ 33,200
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
55.9
68.8
76.1
56
69.5
78.5
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
169
166.9 in
Length
169 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.14 %
General
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
E87
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.12 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.04 lb/hp
17.12 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
499 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
490 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
144 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
