The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (05 - 08) vs. BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 20,000
€ 34,300
€ 20,000
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 slightly. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Audi A3 1.6 is 4.3 inches shorter.
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 125i
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
165.9
105.9
170.2
165.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 125i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.81 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 125i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 125i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
14.72 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
33 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
482 mi
Range
505 mi
Audi A3 1.6
482 mi
505 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 1.6
134.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
