The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..)

€ 34,500
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 33,000
 Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 35 TDI.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (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 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (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 35 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive 5-door (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.65 %
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..)

General

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
F20
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 35 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, DFGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

Performance

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
723 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
723 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d BluePerformance
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
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