The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 32,100
BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 28,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 123d is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 cm shorter, 2.9 cm narrower and 0.3 cm lower than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1421
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
1748
1934
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1748 mm
Width
1777 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1424 mm
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
2660
4239
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
2602
4241
4239 mm
Length
4241 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1765 kg
BMW 123d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
205 kg
13.8 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)

General

BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
E81
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 bhp
148 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 123d
400 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
7.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.65 kg/bhp
BMW 123d
7.39 kg/bhp
8.65 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 123d
55 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
44 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
90.9 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L