The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod S tronic (17 - 17)
€ 32,900
€ 28,900
€ 32,900
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 1.5 TFSI cod.
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.1
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
104.7
166.9
102.4
167
166.9 in
Length
167 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.38 %
General
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
E87
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 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.4 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
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
