The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 23,200
€ 37,400
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is 1.5 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 125d
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169
105.9
170.4
169 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 125d
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.64 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 125d
8P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 125d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
CAXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 125d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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24.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
24.37 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 125d
32 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
589 mi
Range
751 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
589 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
109.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 125d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
