The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 38,400

€ 30,900

€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56.5
70.8
81.9
55.9
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
105.1
170
103.8
169.7
170 in
Length
169.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
F40
Generation
8V
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.74 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 120d
52 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW 120d
690 mi
706 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 120d
92.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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