The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 27,900
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 33,600
 BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 4.5 inches shorter.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 125i
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
165.9 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 125i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 125i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 125i
138 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.96 lb/hp
14.82 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
513 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
513 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft