The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

€ 32,100
BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 25,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 an inch longer and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 123d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
69.5
77
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
BMW 123d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.7 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)

General

BMW 123d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 123d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

BMW 123d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
148 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
4
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