The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
€ 29,800
€ 24,000
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 3.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
102.4
166.8
170.2 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.89 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
142 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.36 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
55 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
751 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
751 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
89 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
