The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 29,100
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 36,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
68.9 in
Width
70 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.3 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
166.4 in
Length
167 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.05 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)

General

BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
E87
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
712 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft