The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)

€ 38,400
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 120d
€ 28,700
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56.5
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
105.1
170
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)
101.5
166.9
170 in
Length
166.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.96 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)

General

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
F40
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.74 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 120d
52 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
665 mi
BMW 120d
690 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 120d
92.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft