The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 26,600

€ 37,300

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘ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 height, but the Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 3.6 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.8
105.9
170.4
166.8 in
Length
170.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.15 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120d
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20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.18 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
48 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
758 mi
Range
751 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
758 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft