The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 27,300
€ 41,000
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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. The BMW 120i is 3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
BMW 120i
Audi S3 Sportback
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.2
69.5
78.5
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.3 in
Height
55.2 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
169.4
166.4 in
Length
169.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Audi S3 Sportback
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
15.09 %
General
BMW 120i
Audi S3 Sportback
E87
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
261 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
BMW 120i
Audi S3 Sportback
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.43 lb/hp
BMW 120i
20.11 lb/hp
13.43 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
393 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
444 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 120i
149.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
