The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 32,600
€ 35,800
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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
170.2
101.5
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.55 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
41 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
687 mi
Range
396 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
