The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 34,300
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 38,400
 BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 120d
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 120d.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120d
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
56.5
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
56.1 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
105.1
170
167 in
Length
170 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120d
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.07 %
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120d
8V
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CZPB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
16.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.86 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 120d
33 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
690 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 120d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft