The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

€ 30,400
BMW 120d (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 24,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 width and height, but the BMW 120d is 4.5 inches longer.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
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 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
170.4 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
BMW 120d (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.07 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

General

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
F21
Generation
8P
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 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
142 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
17.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.04 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 120d
57 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
47 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120d
788 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 120d
84.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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)
31.1 cu ft