The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)

€ 28,100
BMW 120d (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 29,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 120d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
70.3
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
166.9 in
Length
169.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
BMW 120d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.39 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)

General

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
E81
Generation
8V
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 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
142 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
40 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
609 mi
BMW 120d
674 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
3
Doors
5
4
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