The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 34,300
€ 28,800
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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. The BMW 125i is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.1
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
105.9
170.2
103.8
169.8
170.2 in
Length
169.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.95 %
General
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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14.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.72 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
505 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 125i
505 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 125i
121.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
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
