The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
€ 29,100
€ 25,800
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra.
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
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
104.7
166.4
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 1.6 TDI ultra
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.19 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
E87
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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 1.6 TDI ultra
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
69 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
27 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
914 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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).
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).
70 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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
