The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)

€ 38,900
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
€ 32,700
 BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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. The Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
BMW 120d
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
169.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
BMW 120d
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.76 %
BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
BMW 120d
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
DGCA, DJGA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
181 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
BMW 120d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
18.88 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
47 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d
41 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
769 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
684 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
102.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft