The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)

€ 32,600
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 24,700
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 height, but the BMW 120d is 3.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
170.2 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3825 lb
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.66 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)

General

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Performance

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.97 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
22.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft