The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 32,800
€ 24,100
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 width and height, but the BMW 125d is 3.4 inches longer.
BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.84 %
General
BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.07 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
659 mi
Range
833 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
833 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
