The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Tiptronic (04 - 08)
€ 34,200
€ 22,500
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 123d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
56
69.5
78.5
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.76 %
General
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.6
Performance
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
147 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
576 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
