The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
€ 36,200
€ 25,900
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 width, but the BMW 120d is 1.7 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
168.7
170.4 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.86 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
F20
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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17.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.6 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.27 lb/hp
24.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
828 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
632 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
