The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DSG (04 - 06)
€ 28,500
€ 25,900
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 120d is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56.3
68.9
76.1
56
69.5
78.5
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
168.7
166.4 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.03 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d
135.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
