The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 25,800
€ 32,100
€ 25,800
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra is 0.1 inches shorter and 1.1 inches wider.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 123d
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
70 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.8
104.7
166.9
166.8 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 123d
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.81 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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 ultra
BMW 123d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
CRKB, CXXB
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 123d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
26.13 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
60 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
914 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
70 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 ultra
70 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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
