The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
€ 24,900
€ 29,800
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 1.4 cm shorter and 2 cm wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 120d BluePerformance
1421
1785
1966
1421
1765
1984
1785 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2636
4310
2690
4324
4310 mm
Length
4324 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 120d BluePerformance
1300 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1785 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.77 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 120d BluePerformance
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CPTA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
138 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
138 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
250 NM
380 NM
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 120d BluePerformance
132 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
9.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.87 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
9.42 kg/bhp
7.87 kg/bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
59 mpg
66 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
48 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
647 mi
Range
751 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
647 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
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 BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
