The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 29,100
€ 36,500
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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
169
166.4 in
Length
169 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.31 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
E87
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
14.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
471 mi
Range
396 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
