The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 32,500
 BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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. The Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 120d
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
167 in
Length
170.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 120d
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.68 %
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 120d
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
DADA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 120d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
18.99 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
47 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 120d
38 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
828 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
828 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft