The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 30,100
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 25,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.12 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

General

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
E81
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 manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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