The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

€ 31,800
BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 120i
€ 27,600
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 height, but the BMW 120i is 3.6 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
170.4 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.01 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

General

BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.66 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 120i
43 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 120i
587 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 120i
104.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft