The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 32,800
 BMW 125d (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 TDI DPF is 1.5 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 125d
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
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 TDI DPF
BMW 125d
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.02 %
BMW 125d (12 - 15)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 125d
138 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
19.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
19.1 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 125d
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
659 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
117.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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