The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)

€ 28,100
BMW 120d (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 29,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 120d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
69.5
78.5
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
101.5
169
166.9 in
Length
169 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
BMW 120d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.04 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)

General

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 120d
674 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft