The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

€ 32,500
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 24,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer and 0.8 inches narrower.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
170.4 in
Length
169.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3935 lb
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.97 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

General

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
142 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.21 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
51 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
90.9 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft