The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)
€ 31,700
€ 28,100
€ 31,700
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 height, but the Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 0.2 cm shorter and 2.9 cm wider.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
1421
1777
1966
1421
1748
1934
1777 mm
Width
1748 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2601
4237
2660
4239
4237 mm
Length
4239 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
1365 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1865 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.21 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
8V
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 bhp
175 bhp
BMW 120d
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
380 NM
350 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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7.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.23 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
7.54 kg/bhp
8.23 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
67 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
739 mi
Range
674 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
86.4 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
86.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
