The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)

€ 27,500
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 35,100
 BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12) BMW 125i
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

ⓘ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 height, but the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.8 inches wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)
105.9
170.2
169.7 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.81 %
BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

▶ REPLAY
20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
20.63 lb/hp
14.77 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
47 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
505 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
739 mi
505 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft