The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 30,600
BMW 120d (11 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 25,000
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the BMW 120d is 3.4 inches longer.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120d (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 120d (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

General

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
F21
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 manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.36 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft