The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 34,500
 BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500

ⓘ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 height, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.8 inches wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 120d BluePerformance
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
169.7 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 120d BluePerformance
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.34 %
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 120d BluePerformance
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CRKB, CXXB
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 ultra
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 ultra
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 120d BluePerformance
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 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 ultra

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
26.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
26.84 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
60 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
687 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
70 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
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