The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 28,600
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120i
€ 25,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 120i is 0.1 inches longer and 1.1 inches narrower.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
70
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
102.4
166.8
166.9 in
Length
166.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.57 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)

General

BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
E81
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.45 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.17 lb/hp
20.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
26 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
499 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
125 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).
89 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3
Doors
3
4
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