The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 23,000
€ 27,000
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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. The Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF is just 1.3 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the BMW 120d DPF.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
BMW 120d DPF
1421
1765
1957
1430
1751
1933
1765 mm
Width
1751 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1421 mm
Height
1430 mm
2578
4214
2660
4227
4214 mm
Length
4227 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
BMW 120d DPF
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.24 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
BMW 120d DPF
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
BMW 120d DPF
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
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 bhp
161 bhp
BMW 120d DPF
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
250 NM
340 NM
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
BMW 120d DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
▶ REPLAY
13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.79 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
13.03 kg/bhp
8.79 kg/bhp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
63 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
49 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
759 mi
Range
545 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
BMW 120d DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
