The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i 5-door (17 - 18) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 31,900
€ 38,200
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 width, but the BMW 120i is 3.9 inches longer and 0.9 inches taller.
BMW 120i
Audi S3
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.1
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.1 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
166.5
170.4 in
Length
166.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Audi S3
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.54 %
General
BMW 120i
Audi S3
F20
Generation
8P
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
BMW 120i
Audi S3
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.6 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
567 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
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).
161.1 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
