The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 32,100
€ 23,100
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 123d is 0.1 cm longer and 1.7 cm narrower.
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1421
1748
1934
1421
1765
1957
1748 mm
Width
1765 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2660
4239
2578
4238
4239 mm
Length
4238 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
140 kg
9.43 %
General
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
E81
Generation
8P
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
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 bhp
123 bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 123d
400 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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7.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.93 kg/bhp
BMW 123d
7.39 kg/bhp
10.93 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 123d
55 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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).
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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
135 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
