The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 32,600
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 27,900
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 4.3 inches longer.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.66 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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