The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. BMW 120d (15 - 16)
€ 23,000

€ 30,400

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 e DPF is 4.5 inches shorter.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e 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
170.4
165.9 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
BMW 120d
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.22 %

General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e 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 e 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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
BMW 120d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
28.72 lb/hp
17.04 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
52 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 120d
41 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
759 mi
Range
788 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
788 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
BMW 120d
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