The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI (03 - 05)
€ 27,300
€ 21,000
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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. The BMW 120i is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
69.5
77
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
165.5
166.4 in
Length
165.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.46 %
General
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
E87
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Performance
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
BMW 120i
20.11 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
393 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 120i
149.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
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)
31.1 cu ft
