The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 34,900
€ 20,300
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 123d is 1.4 inches longer and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
69.5
77
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
165.5
166.9 in
Length
165.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.05 %
General
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
E87
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.4 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
576 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
