The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 31,500
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 36,700
 BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 125d
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

ⓘ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 g-tron is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 125d
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
169.8 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 125d
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.68 %
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 125d
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 125d
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
CPWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 125d
122 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.66 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
55 mpg  ( 61 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
7 MPGe
61 MPGe
BMW 125d
15.3 lb
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
256 mi
Range
751 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
256 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
24.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft