The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)
€ 33,000
€ 28,100
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 height, but the Audi A3 3.2 is 2.5 cm shorter and 1.7 cm wider.
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120d
1421
1765
1957
1421
1748
1934
1765 mm
Width
1748 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4214
2660
4239
4214 mm
Length
4239 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120d
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1865 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.28 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120d
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120d
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 bhp
175 bhp
BMW 120d
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
320 NM
350 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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6.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.23 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
6.36 kg/bhp
8.23 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
27 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 120d
19 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
355 mi
Range
674 mi
Audi A3 3.2
355 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
198.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
250 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
