The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)

€ 27,800
BMW 120i (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 25,000
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)
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
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)
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
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
BMW 120i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.83 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)

General

BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BKD
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
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

Performance

BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.32 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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