The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
€ 27,300
€ 21,900
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 120i is just 0.4 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
70
77.4
68.9 in
Width
70 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
102.4
166.8
166.4 in
Length
166.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
9.27 %
General
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
E87
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.97 lb/hp
BMW 120i
20.11 lb/hp
25.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
21 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
393 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 120i
149.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
