The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)

€ 31,800
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 30,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘ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. The BMW 120d BluePerformance is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)
103.8
169.8
170.2 in
Length
169.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.01 %
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)

General

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
F21
Generation
8V
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 manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DGTE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI

Performance

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
690 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft