The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 30,400
BMW 120d (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 28,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120d is 3.5 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW 120d (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
170.4 in
Length
167 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
BMW 120d (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.43 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)

General

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
142 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
17.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.04 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 120d
57 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
47 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 120d
788 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
90.9 kWh
BMW 120d
84.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft