The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
€ 30,100
€ 26,900
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.1
70
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
104.7
166.9
102.4
167
166.9 in
Length
167 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.47 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
E81
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
35 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
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
109.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
