The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d 5-door (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 31,300

€ 27,800

€ 31,300
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 width and height, but the BMW 120d is 4.3 inches longer.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
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
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.38 %

General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
F20
Generation
8P
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 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
142 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
17.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.42 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
751 mi
Range
583 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft