The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 22,300
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 34,200
 BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200

ⓘ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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
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
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.45 %
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 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 automatic 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
147 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

▶ REPLAY
23.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
23.84 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
576 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
600 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
108 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
108 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 123d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 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