The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 24,800
€ 28,500
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 2.0 FSI is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 120d.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
BMW 120d
55.9
69.5
77
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
165.9
104.7
166.4
165.9 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
BMW 120d
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.15 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
BMW 120d
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
BMW 120d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
20.55 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
428 mi
Range
471 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
428 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
135.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
151.6 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
