The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. BMW 120d (11 - 15)
€ 22,800
€ 30,600
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI DPF is 4.3 inches shorter.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 120d
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.85 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 120d
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 120d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.04 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
48 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
697 mi
Range
751 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
