The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
€ 33,900
€ 28,600
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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. The BMW 120d is 3.5 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.1
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
105.9
170.4
102.4
167
170.4 in
Length
167 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.01 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
F20
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
114 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
126 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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17.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.1 lb/hp
25.24 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
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
788 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW 120d
788 mi
758 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 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 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
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
