The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 120d (17 - 19)
€ 26,600
€ 33,200
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is 3.6 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 120d
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.8
105.9
170.4
166.8 in
Length
170.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 120d
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.84 %
General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 120d
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CYVB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 120d
123 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
25.42 lb/hp
17.04 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 120d
39 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
788 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
788 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
