The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

€ 32,900
BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11) BMW 123d
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 inches longer and 1.1 inches narrower.
BMW 123d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
166.9 in
Length
166.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.71 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

General

BMW 123d
Audi A3 2.0 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 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 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 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 123d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.4 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
Audi A3 2.0 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