The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 29,100
€ 29,900
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 TFSI.
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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
165.9
166.4 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.38 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.17 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
16.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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
