The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 25,200
€ 23,600
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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. The BMW 120i is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
69.5
77
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
166.9
166.4 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.47 %
General
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
E87
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Performance
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
135 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
BMW 120i
19.89 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 120i
31 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
414 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 120i
414 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 120i
142.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
