The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)

€ 30,100
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 23,100
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length and height, but the BMW 120d is 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
69.5
77
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.58 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)

General

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
E81
Generation
8P
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 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Performance

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
948 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