The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 26,600
€ 34,300
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is 3.4 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 125i
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.8
105.9
170.2
166.8 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 125i
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
13.24 %
General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 125i
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CYVB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 125i
123 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
25.42 lb/hp
14.72 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
505 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
505 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
