The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI (03 - 05)
€ 32,600
€ 21,000
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 4.8 inches longer.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.9 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
170.2
101.5
165.5
170.2 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.68 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
687 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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).
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 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
