The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 20,900
€ 28,500
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 is 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 120d.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 120d
56
69.5
78.5
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
168.7
104.7
166.4
168.7 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 120d
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.35 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 120d
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 120d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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28.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
28.81 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
33 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
475 mi
Range
471 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
475 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
135.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
136.5 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
