The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 31,800
 BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

ⓘ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. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
167 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.01 %
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
DBGA, DEJA, 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
135 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
687 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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