The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 32,900
BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 125i
€ 30,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 height, but the BMW 125i is 0.6 inches longer and 0.8 inches narrower.
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
170.2 in
Length
169.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.44 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
F20
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.67 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
706 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft