The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 40,800
€ 20,300
€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 5 inches longer.
BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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
170.4
101.5
165.5
170.4 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.34 %
General
BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 125d
221 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
BMW 125d
14.96 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 125d
51 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
702 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 125d
702 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 125d
94.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 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
