The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 33,200
€ 23,800
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 1.2 TFSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
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
105.9
170.4
102.4
166.8
170.4 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.84 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
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 1400 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
120 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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17.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.04 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 120d
57 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
788 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 120d
788 mi
634 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).
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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 120d
84.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 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
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
