The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 37,300
€ 31,900
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI
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
170.4
101.5
169
170.4 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.23 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
F21
Generation
8P
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.17 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
16.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
46 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
468 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
