The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 26,600
€ 27,800
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 120i is an inch longer and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
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
104.7
166.9
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.85 %
General
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
499 mi
Range
583 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
