The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
€ 35,100
€ 23,700
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 125i is 0.6 inches longer and 0.8 inches narrower.
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
103.8
169.7
170.2 in
Length
169.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.12 %
General
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
F20
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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14.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.52 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.77 lb/hp
23.52 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
505 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW 125i
505 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 125i
121.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
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




















