The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

€ 31,500
BMW 125i (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 25,800
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 125i is 3.6 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
170.4 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
BMW 125i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.19 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

General

BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

Performance

BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
152 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.61 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
69 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
27 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
914 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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).
70 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 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