The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
€ 37,500
€ 23,800
€ 37,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 width, but the BMW 125d is 3.2 cm longer and 0.2 cm lower.
BMW 125d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
1421
1765
1984
1423
1765
1995
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1421 mm
Height
1423 mm
2690
4324
2578
4292
4324 mm
Length
4292 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
1490 kg
Kerb Weight
1320 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1805 kg
Weight Difference:
170 kg
11.41 %
General
BMW 125d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
F20
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
215 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125d
215 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
BMW 125d
450 NM
175 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Performance
BMW 125d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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6.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.69 kg/bhp
BMW 125d
6.93 kg/bhp
12.69 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 125d
60 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
50 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
687 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 125d
687 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 125d
96.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
