The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 32,700
€ 27,600
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 120d is 1.4 cm longer and 2 cm narrower.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1421
1765
1984
1421
1785
1966
1765 mm
Width
1785 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2690
4324
2636
4310
4324 mm
Length
4310 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.23 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
380 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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7.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
7.98 kg/bhp
13.03 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
72 mpg
BMW 120d
67 mpg
72 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
city
59 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
769 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 120d
769 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 120d
86.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L
