The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 25,900
€ 39,200
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 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
170.4
166.8 in
Length
170.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 125i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.22 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 125i
8V
Generation
F20
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 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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 5200 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 125i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
20.45 lb/hp
14.71 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
50 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 125i
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
661 mi
Range
521 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
521 mi
BMW 125i
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).
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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 125i
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
