The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
€ 30,100
€ 23,200
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
55.9
68.8
76.1
56
69.5
78.5
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
169
166.9 in
Length
169 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.54 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.37 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
24.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
589 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
