The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)

€ 27,900
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 32,800
 BMW 125d (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 27,900
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 slightly. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is 11 cm shorter.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 125d
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1957
1421
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
1765
1984
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
2690
4324
4214 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 125d
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1925 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.7 %
BMW 125d (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 125d
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 125d
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
450 NM
BMW 125d

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 125d
138 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
8.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.84 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8.6 kg/bhp
6.84 kg/bhp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
48 mpg
58 mpg
BMW 125d
37 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
659 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 DPF
121.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 125d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L