The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 24,400
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 38,400
 BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 120d
€ 24,400
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 DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 120d.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120d
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
69.5
77
56.5
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
105.1
170
165.9 in
Length
170 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120d
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.01 %
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120d
8P
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 DPF
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 120d
34 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
690 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 DPF
113.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

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