The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

€ 27,000
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
166.4 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.74 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

General

BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
E87
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.1 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.38 lb/hp
19.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
41 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
545 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 120d DPF
545 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
117.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft