The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 37,500
BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 27,700
 Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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. The BMW 125d is 3.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 1.0 TFSI.
BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
170.2 in
Length
167 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.44 %
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)

General

BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
F20
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CHZD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
15.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.08 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.28 lb/hp
24.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 125d
50 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
687 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 125d
687 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
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).
89 kWh
BMW 125d
96.7 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125d
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft