The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 28,500
€ 24,700
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
70.3
77.4
68.9 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
103.8
169.7
166.4 in
Length
169.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.54 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.03 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 lb/hp
27.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
