The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 34,000
€ 30,800
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 2.0 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 2.0 TFSI
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.02 %
General
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
F20
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 120i
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.72 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 120i
40 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
547 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 120i
547 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 120i
111.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
270 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
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
