The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 28,600
€ 21,700
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
56
69.5
78.5
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
169
166.9 in
Length
169 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.12 %
General
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
138 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.38 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.17 lb/hp
28.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
495 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
