The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)

€ 26,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 32,800
 BMW 125d (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 height, but the Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 3.4 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
166.8 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.84 %
BMW 125d (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.18 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
659 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
758 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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