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 0.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
166.9 in
Length
167 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
BMW 123d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.81 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft