The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15)

€ 28,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 31,300
 BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 28,800
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. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
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
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
169.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.63 %
BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
108 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
27.25 lb/hp
17.42 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
53 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
751 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
797 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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