The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 34,300
€ 23,800
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 125i is 3.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
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
105.9
170.2
102.4
166.8
170.2 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
13.24 %
General
BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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14.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.72 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
505 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 125i
505 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 125i
121.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 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
