The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

€ 32,800
BMW 125d (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width and height, but the BMW 125d is 4.3 inches longer.
BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
BMW 125d (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.36 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

General

BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.07 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
583 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft