The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

€ 29,100
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 24,000
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
70
77.4
68.9 in
Width
70 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
102.4
166.8
166.4 in
Length
166.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3869 lb
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.89 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

General

BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
E87
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
135 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
89 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft