The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 38,400
BMW 125i Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW 125i
€ 30,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

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. The BMW 125i is just 1.6 cm longer, 2 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1421
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (17 - 19)
1765
1984
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
1785
1966
1765 mm
Width
1785 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1426 mm
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic (17 - 19)
2690
4329
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
2637
4313
4329 mm
Length
4313 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1845 kg
BMW 125i Steptronic (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.8 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)

General

BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
221 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 125i
221 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
310 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
310 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
6.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
6.67 kg/bhp
12.59 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
72 mpg
BMW 125i
46 mpg
72 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
521 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 125i
521 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 125i
117.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L