The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
€ 31,800

€ 26,900

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 120d BluePerformance is 3.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.1
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
105.9
170.2
102.4
167
170.2 in
Length
167 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
15 %

General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
41 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
687 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









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