The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (05 - 06)

€ 29,100
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 23,200
 Audi A3 2.0 FSI (05 - 06) Audi A3 2.0 FSI
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 FSI.
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 FSI (05 - 06)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 FSI (05 - 06)
101.5
165.9
166.4 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.25 %
Audi A3 2.0 FSI (05 - 06)

General

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

Engine

BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI

Performance

BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 FSI

▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
475 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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