The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 34,200
€ 25,400
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI DPF.
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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 1.9 TDI DPF
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.36 %
General
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
147 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.42 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
30.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
576 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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
