The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 31,800
€ 24,700
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 8.7 cm longer and 1.2 cm narrower.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1421
1765
1984
1421
1777
1966
1765 mm
Width
1777 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2690
4324
2601
4237
4324 mm
Length
4237 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1225 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1710 kg
Weight Difference:
275 kg
18.33 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
380 NM
175 NM
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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8.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.34 kg/bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
8.29 kg/bhp
11.34 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
60 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
49 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
687 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
