The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 125i (15 - 16)
€ 36,600

€ 31,500

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167
105.9
170.4
167 in
Length
170.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.05 %

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
712 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
712 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft