The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)

€ 30,400
BMW 120d (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 22,900
 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
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 (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
170.4 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
BMW 120d (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.7 %
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)

General

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Performance

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
17.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.04 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120d
57 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 120d
788 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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
84.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 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