The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 27,300
€ 25,000
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
69.5
77
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
166.9
166.4 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %
General
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
E87
Generation
8P
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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.91 lb/hp
BMW 120i
20.11 lb/hp
18.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
393 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
125 kWh
BMW 120i
149.7 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
