The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 34,300

€ 34,300

€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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. The BMW 125i is 3.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
BMW 125i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.1
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
105.9
170.2
102.4
167
170.2 in
Length
167 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.04 %

General
BMW 125i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
187 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 125i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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14.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.86 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.82 lb/hp
16.86 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
513 mi
Range
589 mi
BMW 125i
513 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 125i
119.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft







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