The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. BMW 125i (15 - 16)
€ 29,900
€ 31,500
€ 29,900
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. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is 4.5 inches shorter.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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
165.9
105.9
170.4
165.9 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 125i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.38 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 125i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 125i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
444 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 TFSI
145.8 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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
