The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 33,300
BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW 120i
€ 36,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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. The BMW 120i is 3.5 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
170.4 in
Length
167 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.36 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

General

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

Engine

BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

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

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.66 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 120i
43 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW 120i
587 mi
712 mi
Audi A3 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 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft