The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 36,300
 BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 125i
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 3.6 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
166.8 in
Length
170.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.43 %
BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
8V
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
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
21.38 lb/hp
13.96 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 125i
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
567 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
661 mi
567 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
108 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft