The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)

€ 32,800
BMW 125d (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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. The BMW 125d is 3.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
102.4
167
170.2 in
Length
167 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
BMW 125d (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.27 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)

General

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

Performance

BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
675 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
675 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
87.2 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
87.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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