The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 125i 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 24,100
€ 32,300
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 3.6 inches shorter.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
166.9
105.9
170.4
166.9 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.23 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
8P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28.72 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
47 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
833 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
833 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
