The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)

€ 26,300
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 32,600
 BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 1.3 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
169 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.32 %
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
8P
Generation
F21
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 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
22.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
22.93 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
43 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
687 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
777 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 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