The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 28,500
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) BMW 120d
€ 29,400
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)

General

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
E87
Generation
8V
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
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
148 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
132 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
690 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d
135.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
1014 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft