The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 114d (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
€ 26,100

€ 21,400

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the BMW 114d is 3.4 inches longer.
BMW 114d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 114d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.03 %

General
BMW 114d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 114d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 114d
94 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
173 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 114d
173 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
BMW 114d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 114d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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32.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.66 lb/hp
BMW 114d
32.6 lb/hp
23.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 114d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 114d
55 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
47 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 114d
751 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 114d
88.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 114d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft