The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)

€ 24,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 32,100
 BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 24,800
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 0.1 inches shorter and 1.1 inches wider.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
166.8 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.13 %
BMW 123d (07 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d
8V
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
51 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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