The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
€ 38,400
€ 21,100
€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
56.5
70.8
81.9
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
105.1
170
101.5
166.9
170 in
Length
166.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
683 lb
19.48 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
F40
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.13 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.74 lb/hp
27.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 120d
52 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
46 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 120d
690 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 120d
92.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
