The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 32,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 31,900
 BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
167 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.69 %
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
133 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
21.38 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
41 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
769 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft