The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 37,300
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW 120d
€ 30,600
 Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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. The BMW 120d is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
170.4 in
Length
169.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.15 %
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

Performance

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
138 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

▶ REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
55 mpg  ( 61 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 120d
61 MPGe
7 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
46 mpg
city
15.3 lb
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
751 mi
Range
256 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
256 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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).
24.9 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
24.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft