The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 34,200
€ 25,600
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 123d is 2.8 inches shorter and 1.5 inches narrower.
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
70.3
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
103.8
169.7
166.9 in
Length
169.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.49 %
General
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
E81
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Performance
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.62 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
25.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
576 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
