The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)

€ 27,700
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
€ 38,000
 BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) BMW 120d
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 1.0 TFSI is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
BMW 120d
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
167 in
Length
170.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
BMW 120d
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
18.62 %
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)

General

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
BMW 120d
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
BMW 120d
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CHZD
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
114 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
BMW 120d
128 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
24.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
24.08 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
50 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
751 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
661 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
89 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
89 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft