The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 31,900

€ 27,900

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width and height, but the BMW 120d BluePerformance is 4.3 inches longer.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
142 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.6 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
56 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
48 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
769 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
769 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
86.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft