The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
€ 30,600
€ 36,300
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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. The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
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
170.4
167 in
Length
170.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.99 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.72 lb/hp
13.96 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 125i
56 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
777 mi
Range
567 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
567 mi
BMW 125i
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).
108 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
