The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 35,000
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
€ 34,900
 BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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. The Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
BMW 125d
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
169.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
BMW 125d
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.02 %
BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
BMW 125d
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
BMW 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
DBGA, DEJA, DFGA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
251 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
BMW 125d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
21.45 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
52 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 125d
45 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
687 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
690 mi
687 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
92.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft