The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 28,500
€ 27,800
€ 28,500
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 120d is just 0.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
69.5
77
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
165.9
166.4 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.72 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
E87
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic 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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
135 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 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
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
471 mi
Range
583 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 120d
135.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 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
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
