The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 32,300
€ 29,100
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is 8.6 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 0.4 cm lower than the BMW 120d DPF.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
1426
1785
1966
1430
1751
1933
1785 mm
Width
1751 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1426 mm
Height
1430 mm
2637
4313
2660
4227
4313 mm
Length
4227 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1845 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.56 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
8V
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
DDYA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
114 bhp
161 bhp
BMW 120d DPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
340 NM
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
▶ REPLAY
11.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.85 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
11.93 kg/bhp
8.85 kg/bhp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
71 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
67 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
777 mi
Range
471 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 TDI
82.2 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
106 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
