The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 23,800
€ 32,500
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is 8.7 cm shorter and 1.2 cm wider.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
1421
1777
1966
1421
1765
1984
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2601
4237
2690
4324
4237 mm
Length
4324 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
1245 kg
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1885 kg
Weight Difference:
185 kg
12.94 %
General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CJZA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
380 NM
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
120 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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11.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.9 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
11.97 kg/bhp
7.9 kg/bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
58 mpg
66 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
49 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
634 mi
Range
751 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
634 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
92.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
