The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 33,600
BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 24,100
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width and height, but the BMW 125i is 3.6 inches longer.
BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
170.4 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW 125i Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.22 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 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 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.82 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
513 mi
Range
833 mi
BMW 125i
513 mi
833 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 125i
119.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft