The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

€ 30,100
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 28,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.41 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

General

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
583 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft