The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08)
€ 27,300
€ 20,900
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 120i is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
56
69.5
78.5
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
168.7
166.4 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.22 %
General
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.81 lb/hp
BMW 120i
20.11 lb/hp
28.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
393 mi
Range
475 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 120i
149.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
