The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 20,900
€ 34,600
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘ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 width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 is 1.5 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 120d BluePerformance
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
168.7
105.9
170.2
168.7 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 120d BluePerformance
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.98 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 120d BluePerformance
8P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 120d BluePerformance
115 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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28.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
28.81 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
33 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
24 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
475 mi
Range
769 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
475 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
136.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
