The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 32,700
€ 28,700
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 width, but the BMW 120d is 1.5 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
69.5
78.1
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.09 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
142 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.6 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120d
56 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
769 mi
Range
583 mi
BMW 120d
769 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 120d
86.4 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
