The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 29,100
€ 41,600
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 3.6 inches shorter.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
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
101.5
166.9
105.9
170.4
166.9 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.66 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
8P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
221 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.88 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 125d
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
746 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
746 mi
702 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
