The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 29,900
€ 30,000
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the BMW 120i is 3.6 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
166.9
170.4 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.35 %
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)
8-speed automatic 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
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 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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17.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.51 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 120i
42 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
577 mi
Range
665 mi
BMW 120i
577 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 120i
106.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 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
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
