The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 28,100
 BMW 120d (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.6 TDI 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 120d.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
167 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.39 %
BMW 120d (07 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
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 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
DDYA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.24 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
51 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
674 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
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