The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 29,700
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
€ 30,100
 BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
BMW 120d
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
169.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
BMW 120d
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8 %
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
BMW 120d
8V
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
DPCA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
148 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
BMW 120d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
19.74 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
43 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
565 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
104.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft