The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 37,100
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17) BMW 125i
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI.
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..)
103.8
169.8
170.4 in
Length
169.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.83 %
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..)

General

BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
F20
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DPCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125i
221 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI

Performance

BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
14.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.03 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.71 lb/hp
20.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 125i
41 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 125i
567 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 125i
108 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft