The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)

€ 32,900
BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11) BMW 123d
€ 28,600
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11)
68.8
76.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 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 5-door (07 - 11)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
102.4
167
166.9 in
Length
167 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.71 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)

General

BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
E87
Generation
8V
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.4 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 1.6 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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