The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
€ 34,300
€ 28,600
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer.
BMW 125i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.04 %
General
BMW 125i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 125i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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14.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.72 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
505 mi
Range
665 mi
BMW 125i
505 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 125i
121.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
