The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 30,300
€ 38,400
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘ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. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is just 1.6 cm shorter, 2 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the BMW 125i.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
1426
1785
1966
1421
1765
1984
1785 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1426 mm
Height
1421 mm
2637
4313
2690
4329
4313 mm
Length
4329 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
140 kg
9.49 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
DDYA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
114 bhp
221 bhp
BMW 125i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
310 NM
BMW 125i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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11.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.67 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
11.71 kg/bhp
6.67 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
69 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 125i
61 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
758 mi
Range
521 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
758 mi
521 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
