The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
€ 32,900
€ 29,100
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 length and height, but the BMW 123d is 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 123d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
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
104.7
166.9
101.5
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
BMW 123d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
E87
Generation
8P
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 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
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 123d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.4 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
746 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).
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).
102.8 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 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
8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
