The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 25,700
€ 35,000
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 2.0 FSI is 1.5 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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
170.2
168.7 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
BMW 125i
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.06 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
BMW 125i
8P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
BMW 125i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.87 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
21.16 lb/hp
14.87 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
422 mi
Range
513 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
422 mi
513 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
153.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
