The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)

€ 30,500
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 32,800
 BMW 125d (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 125d
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
169.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 125d
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.55 %
BMW 125d (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 125d
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 125d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 125d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.59 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
48 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 125d
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
659 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
634 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
92.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft