The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 32,500
€ 24,500
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width and height, but the BMW 120d is 4.5 inches longer.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
165.9
170.4 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.44 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
142 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.21 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
51 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
