The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. BMW 125i (12 - 15)
€ 27,200
€ 32,200
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 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 TDI DPF
BMW 125i
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.78 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 125i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 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 DPF
236 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 125i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
24.68 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
123.4 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
