The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 34,900
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) BMW 123d
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and height, but the BMW 123d is 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.37 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

General

BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
E87
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.11 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.4 lb/hp
19.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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)
30.6 cu ft