The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)

€ 31,800
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 27,400
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 width, but the BMW 120d BluePerformance is 1.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
101.5
169
170.2 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.66 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)

General

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 DPF

Performance

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
633 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
633 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
111 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
111 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft