The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 29,900
€ 32,500
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167
105.9
170.2
167 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.98 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
8V
Generation
F20
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 BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
17.42 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
53 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
797 mi
Range
751 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
