The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)

€ 28,600
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120i
€ 28,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 length and height, but the BMW 120i is 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
69.5
77
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
101.5
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.46 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)

General

BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.17 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
499 mi
Range
665 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
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