The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 28,900
€ 32,100
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod 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 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 123d
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
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
102.4
167
104.7
166.9
167 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 123d
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.81 %
General
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 123d
8V
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 123d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
19.07 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
48 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
634 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
634 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
92.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 123d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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
