The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 25,900
€ 39,200
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 is 1.7 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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
170.4
168.7 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.21 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
8P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
BKD
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
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
24.6 lb/hp
14.71 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 125i
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
632 mi
Range
521 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
632 mi
521 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft

















