The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 22,800
€ 29,900
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 4.5 inches shorter.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 120i
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
170.4
165.9 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 120i
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.44 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 120i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 120i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
138 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 120i
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29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.04 lb/hp
17.51 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
48 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 120i
39 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
697 mi
Range
577 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
577 mi
BMW 120i
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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 120i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
