The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 26,700
€ 30,100
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 0.2 cm shorter and 2.9 cm wider.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
1421
1777
1966
1421
1748
1934
1777 mm
Width
1748 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2601
4237
2660
4239
4237 mm
Length
4239 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.99 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
8V
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
175 bhp
BMW 120d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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12.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.23 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.74 kg/bhp
8.23 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 120d
59 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
797 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
