The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)

€ 31,500
BMW 125i (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 29,700
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
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 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
102.4
166.8
170.4 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
BMW 125i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)

General

BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.61 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
555 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
555 mi
Audi A3 1.8 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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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