The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. BMW 120d (11 - 15)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 30,600
 BMW 120d (11 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 3.4 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (11 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint BMW 120d (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
166.8 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.2 %
BMW 120d (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
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
16.62 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
46 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
751 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
751 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft