The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d (04 - 07)
€ 29,900
€ 26,400
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 120d.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
56.1
70
77.4
56.3
68.9
76.1
70 in
Width
68.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.1 in
Height
56.3 in
102.4
167
104.7
166.4
167 in
Length
166.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.99 %
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 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
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
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
545 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
545 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 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
