The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)
€ 26,300
€ 28,100
€ 26,300
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 DPF is an inch shorter and 0.7 inches wider.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120d
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
104.7
166.9
165.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120d
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.69 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120d
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.17 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
632 mi
Range
674 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
632 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 DPF
121.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
