The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)

€ 26,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 27,000
 BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 26,600
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 2.0 TDI is just 0.4 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 120d DPF.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
70 in
Width
68.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
166.8 in
Length
166.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.23 %
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
8V
Generation
E87
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 DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

▶ REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.18 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
48 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
545 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
758 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft