The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 39,200
€ 27,800
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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. 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 1.8 TFSI
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
170.4
101.5
169
170.4 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1 %
General
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
F20
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125i
221 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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14.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.71 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 125i
38 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
521 mi
Range
504 mi
BMW 125i
521 mi
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 125i
117.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
