The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
€ 27,800

€ 26,300

€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI DPF
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.16 %

General
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
F21
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 with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.32 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
567 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
632 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft