The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 29,100
€ 20,600
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
69.5
77
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
165.5
166.4 in
Length
165.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.6
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.65 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.6
E87
Generation
8P
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.6
135 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.03 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
29.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
450 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
144 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
