The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (05 - 08) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 20,000
€ 34,500
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Audi A3 1.6 is 4.5 inches shorter.
Audi A3 1.6
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
170.4
165.9 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 120d
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.06 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 120d
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 120d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
33 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
25 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
482 mi
Range
751 mi
Audi A3 1.6
482 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
134.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
