The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 32,700
€ 22,300
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width and height, but the BMW 120d is 4.8 inches longer.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.5
170.2 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.56 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.6 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 120d
56 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
48 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
769 mi
Range
495 mi
BMW 120d
769 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 120d
86.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
