The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 29,800
€ 25,000
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 120d BluePerformance is 1.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
169
170.2 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.36 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
55 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
814 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
751 mi
814 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
