The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 30,600
€ 37,500
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
BMW 125d
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.75 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 125d
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
DDYA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 125d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.72 lb/hp
15.28 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 125d
56 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
777 mi
Range
687 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
687 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
