The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 28,500
€ 36,400
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.1
70.3
77.4
68.9 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.3 in
Height
56.1 in
104.7
166.4
103.8
169.8
166.4 in
Length
169.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.35 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
E87
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DKZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
534 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 120d
135.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
