The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 120 Ah (18 - ..) vs. Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 38,000

€ 23,800

€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 5.7 cm longer, 2.9 cm wider and 15.5 cm taller than the Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1577
1775
2039
1422
1746
1906
1775 mm
Width
1746 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1906 mm
1577 mm
Height
1422 mm
2570
4011
2469
3954
4011 mm
Length
3954 mm
2570 mm
Wheelbase
2469 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1640 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.95 %

General
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI
I01
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
VW EA189
IB1-P23
Engine Code
CFHD
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
168 bhp
141 bhp
Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
250 NM
320 NM
Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (120 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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8.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.97 kg/bhp
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
8.01 kg/bhp
8.97 kg/bhp
Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 190 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
69 mpg
( 77 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
190 MPGe
77 MPGe
Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI
No data
city
56 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
38 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
180 mi
Range
682 mi
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
180 mi
682 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
42.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (120 Ah)
Audi A1 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
365 kg
Maximum Payload
375 kg
260 L
Boot Capacity
270 L





1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
920 L