The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120d (11 - 15)

€ 39,400
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
€ 30,600
 BMW 120d (11 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 e-tron is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
BMW 120d
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (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 e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)
103.5
169.8
Blueprint BMW 120d (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
169.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
BMW 120d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.77 %
BMW 120d (11 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
BMW 120d
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
BMW 120d
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
BMW 120d
138 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
147 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1553 mi
Range
751 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1553 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
30.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft