The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)

€ 32,800
BMW 125d (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 27,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 width and height, but the BMW 125d is 3.4 inches longer.
BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)
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 TFSI (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
BMW 125d (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.79 %
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)

General

BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
F21
Generation
8P
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 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.33 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.07 lb/hp
15.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
482 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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