The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) vs. Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra (15 - 18)
€ 38,000

€ 17,800

€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW i3 (120 Ah) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 6.3 inches taller than the Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra.
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
62.1
69.9
80.3
55.7
68.5
75
69.9 in
Width
68.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
62.1 in
Height
55.7 in
101.2
157.9
97.2
156.4
157.9 in
Length
156.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3274 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
17.47 %

General
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
I01
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
VW EA211
IB1-P23
Engine Code
CHZB
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
3
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
168 hp
94 hp
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
Performance
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
93 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
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17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.03 lb/hp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
17.65 lb/hp
26.03 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 158 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
56 mpg
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
158 MPGe
56 mpg
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
No data
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
180 mi
Range
665 mi
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
180 mi
665 mi
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
Environmental Impact
42.6 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).
79.5 kWh
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
42.6 kWh
79.5 kWh
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Audi A1 1.0 TFSI ultra
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft





31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft