The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 33,200
€ 27,800
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 1.8 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 1.8 TFSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.32 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.8 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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17.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.04 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120d
57 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
47 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
788 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 120d
788 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 120d
84.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.8 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
