The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 34,200
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 31,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI.
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169
166.9 in
Length
169 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.69 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

General

BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.17 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
16.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
468 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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