The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 30,600
€ 24,500
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 width, but the BMW 120d is 1.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
55.9
69.5
78.1
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
169
170.2 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
142 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.36 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
