The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 28,600
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120i
€ 28,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.72 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
499 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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