The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 34,200
 BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 2.8 inches longer and 1.5 inches wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
169.7 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.68 %
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
8V
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
133 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21.75 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
576 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
661 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft