The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)
€ 21,400
€ 32,800
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 width and height, but the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is 3.4 inches shorter.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 125d
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.9
105.9
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 125d
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.21 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 125d
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 125d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
CAXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 125d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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23.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
23.66 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
40 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 125d
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
579 mi
Range
659 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
579 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
111.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 125d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
