The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (05 - 08)
€ 34,200
€ 20,000
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 an inch longer and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.6
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
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.6
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.81 %
General
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.6
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.6
147 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
576 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
482 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
