The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 34,300
€ 25,200
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 width and height, but the BMW 125i is 8.6 cm longer.
BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
1421
1765
1984
1421
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2690
4324
2578
4238
4324 mm
Length
4238 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.79 %
General
BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
215 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 125i
215 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
310 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
BMW 125i
310 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Performance
BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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6.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
6.67 kg/bhp
13.41 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 125i
44 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
505 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 125i
505 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 125i
121.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
