The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. BMW 120d (04 - 07)
€ 28,700

€ 26,400

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 g-tron is 8.3 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the BMW 120d.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 120d
1427
1785
1966
1430
1751
1933
1785 mm
Width
1751 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1427 mm
Height
1430 mm
2637
4310
2660
4227
4310 mm
Length
4227 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 120d
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.65 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 120d
8V
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 120d
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CPWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 bhp
161 bhp
BMW 120d
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
200 NM
340 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 120d
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
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12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.79 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
12.36 kg/bhp
8.79 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
5.6 kg✽
( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
50 mpg
( 56 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
9 MPGe
56 MPGe
BMW 120d
7.4 kg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
249 mi
Range
545 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
249 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
25.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
97 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
280 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








1120 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L