The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 26,600
BMW 120i (07 - 12) BMW 120i
€ 23,400
 Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) Audi A3 1.9 TDI
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 length and height, but the BMW 120i is 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
69.5
77
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120i (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW 120i (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.73 %
Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)

General

BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI

Performance

BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
499 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
727 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
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