The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
€ 30,700
€ 39,100
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer and 0.7 inches taller.
BMW 120i
Audi S3 Sportback
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.2
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
169.4
170.4 in
Length
169.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Audi S3 Sportback
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.15 %
General
BMW 120i
Audi S3 Sportback
F20
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
261 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
BMW 120i
Audi S3 Sportback
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.57 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 120i
42 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
33 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
577 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW 120i
577 mi
439 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
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).
161.1 kWh
BMW 120i
106.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
