The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 33,900
€ 24,100
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the BMW 120d is 3.6 inches longer.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
170.4
101.5
166.9
170.4 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.54 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
F20
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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17.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.1 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 120d
57 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
47 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
788 mi
Range
833 mi
BMW 120d
788 mi
833 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 120d
84.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
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)
30.6 cu ft
