The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 28,100
 BMW 120d (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback g-tron 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 g-tron
BMW 120d
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint BMW 120d (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 g-tron
BMW 120d
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.28 %
BMW 120d (07 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 120d
8V
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 120d
122 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.25 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, 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 gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
7 MPGe
56 MPGe
BMW 120d
16 lb
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
249 mi
Range
674 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
249 mi
674 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
25.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft