The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 24,500
€ 36,700
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI e is 1.5 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 125d
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
169
105.9
170.4
169 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 125d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 125d
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 125d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
29.57 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 125d
41 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
759 mi
Range
751 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
