The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 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
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 1.2 TFSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
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
105.9
170.2
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 1.2 TFSI
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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.03 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
27.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
41 mpg
city
39 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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