The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)

€ 30,600
BMW 120d (11 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 23,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 height, but the BMW 120d is 0.6 inches longer and 0.8 inches narrower.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120d (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
170.2 in
Length
169.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
BMW 120d (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.19 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)

General

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
F21
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 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.36 lb/hp
23.52 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft