The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
€ 23,100
€ 32,700
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 width and height, but the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is 4.3 inches shorter.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 120d
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
105.9
170.2
165.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 120d
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.87 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 120d
8P
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 120d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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24.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
24.37 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d
31 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
589 mi
Range
769 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
589 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
109.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
