The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)

€ 31,800
BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 120i
€ 36,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 120i is 1.9 cm longer and 2 cm narrower.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1421
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17)
1765
1984
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
1785
1966
1765 mm
Width
1785 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17)
2690
4329
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
2636
4310
4329 mm
Length
4310 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1985 kg
BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.33 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)

General

BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120i
181 bhp
181 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
290 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
290 NM
380 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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8.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
8.01 kg/bhp
8.29 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 120i
51 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 120i
587 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 120i
104.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L