The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)

€ 30,700
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 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 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 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 1.8 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.01 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)

General

BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
F20
Generation
8V
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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.57 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120i
42 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 120i
577 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 120i
106.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
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