The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 32,600
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 29,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 height, but the BMW 120d is 0.6 inches longer and 0.8 inches narrower.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
170.2 in
Length
169.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3957 lb
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.67 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)

General

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.51 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
19.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
41 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
90.9 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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