The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)

€ 27,900
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 27,300
 BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) BMW 120i
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 120i.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120i
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
77
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
165.9 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3913 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.56 %
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120i
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120i
138 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.96 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 120i
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
393 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
393 mi
BMW 120i
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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft