The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 41,600
€ 30,200
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 125d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
169
170.4 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.3 %
General
BMW 125d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
F20
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 125d
221 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 125d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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15.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.78 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.01 lb/hp
15.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 125d
51 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
702 mi
Range
475 mi
BMW 125d
702 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 125d
94.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
