The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

€ 30,600
BMW 120d (11 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI ultra
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI ultra
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
BMW 120d (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.73 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

General

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
F21
Generation
8V
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 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra

Performance

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
142 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.84 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.36 lb/hp
26.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
69 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
44 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
914 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
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).
70 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
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