The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15)

€ 24,900
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 31,300
 BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘ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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.8 inches wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 120d
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
169.7 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 120d
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.1 %
BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 120d
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CPTA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 120d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
20.77 lb/hp
17.42 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
49 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
40 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
751 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
647 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
90.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft