The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 34,900
€ 30,100
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 an inch shorter and 0.7 inches wider.
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120d
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
165.9
104.7
166.9
165.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120d
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.01 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120d
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120d
V6 gasoline 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
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
396 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 120d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
