The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
€ 20,900
€ 36,300
€ 20,900
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 is 1.7 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 125i
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
168.7
105.9
170.4
168.7 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 125i
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.7 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 125i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 125i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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28.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
28.81 lb/hp
13.96 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
33 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 125i
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
475 mi
Range
567 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
475 mi
567 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
108 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
136.5 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
