The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 30,100
€ 21,700
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 1.6.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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 1.6
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.73 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
140 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
28.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
495 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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
