The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 29,100
€ 23,700
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 120d DPF is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF.
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
56.3
68.9
76.1
56
69.5
78.5
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
168.7
166.4 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.05 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
E87
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
135 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
