The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)

€ 29,700
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
€ 36,300
 BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 125i
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300

ⓘ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 TFSI cod is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
BMW 125i
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
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 TFSI cod (18 - 19)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
169.8 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
BMW 125i
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.35 %
BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
BMW 125i
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
DPCA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
148 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
BMW 125i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
19.74 lb/hp
13.96 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
43 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 125i
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
567 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
565 mi
567 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
108 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
104.1 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft