The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
€ 30,600
€ 29,200
€ 30,600
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 120d is just 1.1 cm longer, 2 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
1421
1765
1984
1426
1785
1966
1765 mm
Width
1785 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1426 mm
2690
4324
2637
4313
4324 mm
Length
4313 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.42 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
F21
Generation
8V
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
380 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
142 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
7.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.82 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
7.87 kg/bhp
8.82 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 120d
66 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
52 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
751 mi
Range
609 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L














