The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 38,400
 BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 120d
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 120d.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
56.5
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
56.1 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
105.1
170
167 in
Length
170 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
15.09 %
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
8V
Generation
F40
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
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 120d
46 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
690 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft