The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 28,600

€ 32,100

€ 28,600
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 1.6 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 123d.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.13 %

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
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 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
126 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
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25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.24 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
51 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
758 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
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).
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
84.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 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