The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) 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 length and height, but the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is 0.7 inches wider.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 120d
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.9
104.7
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 120d
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.85 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 120d
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 120d
138 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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19.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.11 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
526 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
