The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. BMW 120d (04 - 07)

€ 26,400
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 26,400
 BMW 120d (04 - 07) BMW 120d
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is just 1.3 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the BMW 120d.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120d
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
1765
1957
1430
Blueprint BMW 120d (04 - 07)
1751
1933
1765 mm
Width
1751 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1421 mm
Height
1430 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint BMW 120d (04 - 07)
2660
4227
4214 mm
Length
4227 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120d
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.08 %
BMW 120d (04 - 07)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120d
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
161 bhp
BMW 120d
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
340 NM
BMW 120d

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
10.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.79 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
10.47 kg/bhp
8.79 kg/bhp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
50 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
38 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
545 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
610 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d
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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L