The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

€ 29,800
BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 27,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.03 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

General

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
142 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.36 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
55 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
751 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
88.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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