The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 30,800

€ 41,600

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘ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 125d.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 125d
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 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 1.6 TDI
BMW 125d
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
108 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 125d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d
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27.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
27.76 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 125d
53 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
797 mi
Range
702 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
797 mi
702 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 125d
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