The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) vs. BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 26,900
€ 35,400
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 125d
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167
105.9
170.2
167 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 125d
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.56 %
General
Audi A3 1.5 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 125d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
DADA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 125d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
18.99 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
47 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 125d
38 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
659 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
621 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
94.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 125d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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
