The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 31,900
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 29,400
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 height, but the BMW 120d BluePerformance is 0.6 inches longer and 0.8 inches narrower.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
170.2 in
Length
169.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)

General

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
8V
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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

Performance

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.6 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
56 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
769 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
769 mi
690 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft