The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive 5-door (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
€ 33,300
€ 32,600
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
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
105.9
170.2
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 2.0 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
F20
Generation
8V
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
687 mi
Range
739 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
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













