The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)

€ 28,100
BMW 120d (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 30,000
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and height, but the BMW 120d is 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
69.5
77
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
101.5
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
BMW 120d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.99 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)

General

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
142 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
665 mi
BMW 120d
674 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft