The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 37,300
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW 120d
€ 27,700
 Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
€ 37,300
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120d is 3.5 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 1.0 TFSI.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
170.4 in
Length
167 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
18.35 %
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)

General

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CHZD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.08 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
24.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
46 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
89 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft