The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 30,100
€ 33,300
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 120d is 1.4 inches longer and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 3.2
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
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
104.7
166.9
101.5
165.5
166.9 in
Length
165.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 3.2
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.01 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 3.2
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 3.2
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
35 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
598 mi
Range
377 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
187.5 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
