The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 34,200
€ 24,500
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e.
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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
169
166.9 in
Length
169 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.05 %
General
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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 e
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 e
Performance
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
147 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
576 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
