The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 32,600
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 36,700
 BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 125d
€ 32,600
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 height, but the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 0.7 inches shorter and 0.8 inches wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
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 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
169.7 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
181 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
16.99 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 125d
46 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
751 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
739 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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