The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
€ 32,200
€ 30,800
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 125i is 1.5 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 125i
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
170.2
101.5
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.78 %
General
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.29 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.61 lb/hp
17.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
490 mi
Range
419 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
419 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
168.7 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
168.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
