The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 27,800
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 120d DPF is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
56.3
68.9
76.1
56
69.5
78.5
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
169
166.4 in
Length
169 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.02 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
E87
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.38 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
41 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
545 mi
Range
504 mi
BMW 120d DPF
545 mi
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
117.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
