The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) vs. BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)

€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 34,900
 BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) BMW 123d
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 123d
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
70 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
104.7
166.9
167 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 123d
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.72 %
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 123d
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 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 123d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
18.99 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
51 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
576 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
675 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
87.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 123d
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