The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 29,100
 BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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. The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is just 0.6 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 120d DPF.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 120d DPF
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
70
77.4
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
70 in
Width
68.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
167 in
Length
166.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 120d DPF
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.54 %
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 120d DPF
8V
Generation
E87
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 cod ultra
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 120d DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
18.99 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
51 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
471 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
675 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
135.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
87.2 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 120d DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft