The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 32,600
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17) BMW 120i
€ 26,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
169
170.4 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.37 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

General

BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
F20
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

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

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.93 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.72 lb/hp
22.93 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 120i
43 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 120i
587 mi
777 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 120i
104.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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