The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05)
€ 38,400
€ 19,100
€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width and height, but the BMW 125i is 5 inches longer.
BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
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
105.9
170.4
101.5
165.5
170.4 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.6
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.22 %
General
BMW 125i
Audi A3 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Audi A3 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
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 125i
221 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.6
151 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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14.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.71 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 125i
38 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
521 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW 125i
521 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 125i
117.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Audi A3 1.6
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)
31.1 cu ft
