The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)
€ 29,900
€ 28,400
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width and height, but the BMW 120i is 5 inches longer.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
165.5
170.4 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.8 %
General
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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17.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.17 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.51 lb/hp
16.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 120i
42 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
577 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 120i
577 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 120i
106.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
