The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. BMW 114d (12 - 15)
€ 24,300

€ 26,100

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 1.3 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
BMW 114d
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
169
105.9
170.2
169 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
BMW 114d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
BMW 114d
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
BMW 114d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
104 hp
94 hp
BMW 114d
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
BMW 114d
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
BMW 114d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 114d
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
29.57 lb/hp
32.6 lb/hp
BMW 114d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
BMW 114d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
49 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 114d
39 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
712 mi
Range
751 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
712 mi
751 mi
BMW 114d
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
98.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 114d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
BMW 114d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 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