The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 34,600
 BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 30,800
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. 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 BluePerformance.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 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 S tronic (16 - 17)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 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 BluePerformance
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.19 %
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance

Performance

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

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
27.76 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
53 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
769 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
797 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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