The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)

€ 38,000
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) BMW 120d
€ 31,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 120d is 0.7 inches longer and 0.8 inches narrower.
BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
103.8
169.7
170.4 in
Length
169.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.44 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)

General

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
F20
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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.78 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.04 lb/hp
16.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
46 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
555 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
555 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft