The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 32,800
BMW 125d (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 25,600
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 125d is 3.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
170.2 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3825 lb
BMW 125d (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.97 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Performance

BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.07 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft