The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 35,400
€ 35,500
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the BMW 120d is 9.1 cm longer.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 3.2
1421
1765
1984
1421
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2690
4329
2578
4238
4329 mm
Length
4238 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 3.2
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
7.89 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 3.2
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 120d
187 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 3.2
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
BMW 120d
400 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 3.2
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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7.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.42 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
7.81 kg/bhp
6.42 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 120d
72 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
61 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
828 mi
Range
396 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L
