The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 23,000
€ 27,300
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 120i.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
55.9
69.5
77
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
166.9
104.7
166.4
166.9 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CAYB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
112 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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33.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
33.56 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 120i
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
393 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
393 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
