The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)
€ 32,500
€ 25,000
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.03 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.21 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
