The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 29,100

€ 34,200

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 length and height, but the Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 0.7 inches wider.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
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
166.9
104.7
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.37 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
CBBB, CFGB
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
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18.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
18.64 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
761 mi
Range
576 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
761 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft