The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 29,500
€ 28,500
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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, an inch wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 120d.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
55.9
70
77.4
56.3
68.9
76.1
70 in
Width
68.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
102.4
166.8
104.7
166.4
166.8 in
Length
166.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
8V
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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27.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.05 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d
52 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
471 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
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).
135.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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
