The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
€ 28,500
 BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) BMW 120d
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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. The Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI is 3.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 120d.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
BMW 120d
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)
70.3
77.4
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
169.8 in
Length
166.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
BMW 120d
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.2 %
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
BMW 120d
8V
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
DGTE
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
114 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
BMW 120d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
26.39 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
52 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
471 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
690 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 30 TDI
92.5 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft