The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
€ 32,600
€ 27,700
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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. The BMW 120d is just 1.1 cm longer, 2 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
1421
1765
1984
1426
1785
1966
1765 mm
Width
1785 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1426 mm
2690
4324
2637
4313
4324 mm
Length
4313 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1740 kg
Weight Difference:
235 kg
15.67 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DKRF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d
380 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
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8.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
8.29 kg/bhp
11.1 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
49 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
687 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L
