The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 30,000
€ 28,600
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 0.1 cm shorter and 1.7 cm wider.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120i
1421
1765
1957
1421
1748
1934
1765 mm
Width
1748 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4238
2660
4239
4238 mm
Length
4239 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120i
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.67 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120i
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
168 bhp
BMW 120i
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
210 NM
BMW 120i
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
8.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.24 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8.93 kg/bhp
8.24 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
50 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120i
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
665 mi
Range
499 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
