The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)

€ 25,900
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 37,400
 BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 125d
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod is 3.6 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 125d
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
166.8 in
Length
170.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 125d
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.95 %
BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 125d
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 125d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
CPTA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 125d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
20.45 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
50 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 125d
40 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
751 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
89 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 125d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft