The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

€ 32,800
BMW 125d (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 32,600
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 125d is 0.6 inches longer and 0.8 inches narrower.
BMW 125d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
170.2 in
Length
169.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 125d (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.09 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

General

BMW 125d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 125d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 125d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
739 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft