The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) vs. BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 29,100
€ 34,300
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
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
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.88 lb/hp
14.72 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
746 mi
Range
505 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
746 mi
505 mi
BMW 125i
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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
