The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08) vs. BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 28,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 32,900
 BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 125i
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900

ⓘ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 TFSI is 1.5 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 125i
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)
69.5
78.5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i 5-door (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 TFSI (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint BMW 125i 5-door (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 TFSI
BMW 125i
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 125i
8P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 125i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

▶ REPLAY
16.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
16.06 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
30 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
432 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
432 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
149.7 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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