The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
€ 38,400

€ 28,900

€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
56.5
70.8
81.9
56.1
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height
56.1 in
105.1
170
102.4
167
170 in
Length
167 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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 1.5 TFSI cod
F40
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 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.74 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 120d
52 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
46 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 120d
690 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 120d
92.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft