The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 27,800
€ 23,000
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width and height, but the BMW 120i is 4.5 inches longer.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
165.9
170.4 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.45 %
General
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
F21
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 e DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.32 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
567 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Environmental Impact
108 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
108 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
