The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 38,400
€ 33,300
€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 4.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 3.2
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
165.5
170 in
Length
165.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 3.2
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.62 %
General
BMW 120d
Audi A3 3.2
F40
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 3.2
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.74 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 120d
52 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
46 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
690 mi
Range
377 mi
BMW 120d
690 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
187.5 kWh
BMW 120d
92.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 3.2
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
