The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 34,000
€ 45,100
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100
ⓘ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. The BMW 120i is just 0.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
BMW 120i
Audi S3 Sportback
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.3
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.3 in
105.9
170.4
103.6
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Audi S3 Sportback
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.51 %
General
BMW 120i
Audi S3 Sportback
F20
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
BMW 120i
Audi S3 Sportback
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.09 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.72 lb/hp
11.09 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 120i
40 mpg
36 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
547 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 120i
547 mi
526 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 120i
111.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 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
9.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
