The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 27,300
€ 24,500
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 6.5 cm shorter, 1.4 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
1430
1751
1933
1423
1765
1995
1751 mm
Width
1765 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1430 mm
Height
1423 mm
2660
4227
2578
4292
4227 mm
Length
4292 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1775 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1895 kg
Weight Difference:
45 kg
3.23 %
General
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
E87
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
200 NM
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
BMW 120i
200 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Performance
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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9.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
9.12 kg/bhp
13.41 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
63 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
63 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
26 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
393 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 120i
149.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
