The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 32,100
BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 38,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 123d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70.3 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
166.9 in
Length
169.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
BMW 123d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

General

BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
E81
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft