The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 31,800
€ 36,400
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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. The BMW 120d BluePerformance is just 1.1 cm longer, 2 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
1421
1765
1984
1426
1785
1966
1765 mm
Width
1785 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1426 mm
2690
4324
2637
4313
4324 mm
Length
4313 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1995 kg
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.67 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DKZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 bhp
187 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
380 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
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8.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.97 kg/bhp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
8.29 kg/bhp
7.97 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
60 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
49 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
687 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
534 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L


















