The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 23,000
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 DPF is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
69.5
77
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
166.9
166.4 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.23 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
E87
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.56 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.38 lb/hp
33.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
41 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 120d DPF
545 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
117.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
