The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 34,900
€ 24,400
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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
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
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
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.7 %
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
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic 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
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.23 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 125d
50 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
687 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 125d
687 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 125d
96.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 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
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
