The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 34,300
€ 31,700
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 35 TFSI.
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
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 35 TFSI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.26 %
General
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 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 Sportback 35 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DPCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
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 35 TFSI
Performance
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
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14.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.03 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.72 lb/hp
20.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
505 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 125i
505 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 125i
121.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft





















