The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 34,200
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 38,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 123d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI.
BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
70.3
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
103.8
169.8
166.9 in
Length
169.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.18 %
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

General

BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
E81
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DGCA, DJGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI

Performance

BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI

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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
684 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
684 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
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).
102.8 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft