The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 28,900
€ 32,600
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod is 3.3 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
70
77.4
55.9
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
102.4
167
105.9
170.2
167 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 120d
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.67 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 120d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
19.07 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
48 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
634 mi
Range
687 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
634 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
92.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 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
1003 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
