The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 21,400
€ 32,100
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and height, but the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is 0.7 inches wider.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 123d
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.9
104.7
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 123d
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.12 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 123d
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
CAXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 123d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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23.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
23.66 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
40 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
579 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
579 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
111.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 123d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
