The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08)
€ 33,300
€ 22,300
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 width, but the BMW 120i is 1.7 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
168.7
170.4 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.16 %
General
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.64 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.66 lb/hp
24.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120i
43 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
587 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW 120i
587 mi
542 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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).
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 120i
104.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
