The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 27,000
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 24,800
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 DPF is just 1 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 0.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1430
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
1751
1933
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
1777
1966
1751 mm
Width
1777 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1430 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
2660
4227
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
2601
4237
4227 mm
Length
4237 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.77 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)

General

BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
E87
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
340 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.55 kg/bhp
BMW 120d DPF
8.79 kg/bhp
12.55 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
74 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
50 mpg
74 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
61 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
545 mi
Range
818 mi
BMW 120d DPF
545 mi
818 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
117.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L