The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 38,400
€ 25,200
€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.27 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
F40
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.74 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 120d
52 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
46 mpg
city
33 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 1.9 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 120d
92.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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
