The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 25,900
€ 32,600
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is 4.3 inches shorter.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 120d
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
105.9
170.2
165.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 120d
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.99 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 120d
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 120d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
455 mi
Range
687 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
