The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)

€ 28,500
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) BMW 120d
€ 29,100
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
166.4 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)

General

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
E87
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
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
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

Performance

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
761 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
761 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 120d
135.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft