The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05) vs. BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
€ 28,400
€ 34,900
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is 1.4 inches shorter and 0.7 inches wider.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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
165.5
104.7
166.9
165.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 123d
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.66 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 123d
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 123d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.84 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
424 mi
Range
576 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
424 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
166.7 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 TFSI
166.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 123d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
