The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)

€ 37,400
BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 125d
€ 28,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width and height, but the BMW 125d is 3.6 inches longer.
BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
101.5
166.9
170.4 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.64 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)

General

BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
F20
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 125d
221 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.01 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 125d
55 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
665 mi
BMW 125d
751 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 125d
88.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
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)
30.6 cu ft