The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 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 1.3 cm longer, 1.4 cm narrower and 0.9 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF.
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
1430
1751
1933
1421
1765
1957
1751 mm
Width
1765 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1430 mm
Height
1421 mm
2660
4227
2578
4214
4227 mm
Length
4214 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.24 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
E87
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
340 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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8.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 kg/bhp
BMW 120d DPF
8.79 kg/bhp
13.03 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
63 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
50 mpg
63 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
37 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
545 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 120d DPF
545 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
117.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
