The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
€ 26,400
€ 26,700
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 BMW 120d is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
70.3
77.4
68.9 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
103.8
169.7
166.4 in
Length
169.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.05 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
E87
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.84 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.38 lb/hp
26.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
69 mpg
BMW 120d
41 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
31 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
914 mi
BMW 120d
545 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
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).
70 kWh
BMW 120d
117.3 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
