The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)

€ 28,800
BMW 120d 5-door (07 - 11) BMW 120d
€ 29,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 28,800
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 2.8 inches shorter and 1.5 inches narrower.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d 5-door (07 - 11)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120d 5-door (07 - 11)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
166.9 in
Length
169.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 120d 5-door (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.02 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)

General

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
E87
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
674 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 120d
674 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft