The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 30,300
€ 39,200
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
56.1
70.3
77.4
55.9
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
103.8
169.8
105.9
170.4
169.8 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.5 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
DDYA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
114 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
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
472 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
25.82 lb/hp
14.71 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 125i
51 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
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)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
