The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05)
€ 32,500
€ 19,100
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 5 inches longer.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.6
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
170.4
101.5
165.5
170.4 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.6
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.33 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.6
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.6
142 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.21 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
51 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 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
