The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)
€ 26,900

€ 28,100

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length and height, but the Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 0.7 inches wider.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.9
104.7
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.12 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
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18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
18.3 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
717 mi
Range
674 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
717 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
107 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
107 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft