The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 30,400
BMW 120d (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 29,500
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 120d is 3.6 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120d (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
170.4 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
BMW 120d (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.32 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
124 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 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.05 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.04 lb/hp
27.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 120d
57 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
47 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 120d
788 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 120d
84.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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