The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Tiptronic (04 - 08)
€ 34,300
€ 22,500
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 width, but the BMW 125i is 1.5 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.18 %
General
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
F21
Generation
8P
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
151 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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14.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.82 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
513 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 125i
513 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 125i
119.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
