The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. BMW 125i (12 - 15)
€ 27,900
€ 32,200
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 125i
1421
1765
1957
1421
1765
1984
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4214
2690
4324
4214 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 125i
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.38 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 125i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 125i
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
310 NM
BMW 125i
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 125i
138 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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8.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.63 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8.6 kg/bhp
6.63 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
48 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
579 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
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).
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 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 125i
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
