The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 30,600
€ 25,900
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width and height, but the BMW 120d is 11 cm longer.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1421
1765
1984
1421
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2690
4324
2578
4214
4324 mm
Length
4214 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1410 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1895 kg
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.05 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
380 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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7.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.92 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
7.87 kg/bhp
8.92 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 120d
66 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
52 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
751 mi
Range
455 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
455 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
142.1 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
