The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 27,400
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 29,100
 BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 27,400
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 a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF is 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 120d DPF.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120d DPF
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
69.5
78.5
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
101.5
169
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
169 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120d DPF
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.39 %
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120d DPF
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120d DPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
23.33 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
471 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
633 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
111 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).
135.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
111 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft