The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05)
€ 28,600
€ 31,400
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 120i is 1.4 inches longer and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 3.2
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
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
104.7
166.9
101.5
165.5
166.9 in
Length
165.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Audi A3 3.2
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.79 %
General
BMW 120i
Audi A3 3.2
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
BMW 120i
Audi A3 3.2
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.17 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
26 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
499 mi
Range
352 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
352 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
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).
200.8 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
200.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
