The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07)
€ 26,400
€ 21,900
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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. The BMW 120d is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
56.3
68.9
76.1
56
69.5
78.5
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
168.7
166.4 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.29 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
E87
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 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.38 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 120d
41 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 120d
545 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
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).
125 kWh
BMW 120d
117.3 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
