The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 28,500
€ 26,600
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 120d is just 0.4 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
70
77.4
68.9 in
Width
70 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
102.4
166.8
166.4 in
Length
166.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.64 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
E87
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 120d
135.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
