The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17) vs. BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19)
€ 25,700

€ 32,000

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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. The Audi A3 1.0 TFSI is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
BMW 118d
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167
105.9
170.4
167 in
Length
170.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
BMW 118d
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
18.05 %

General
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
BMW 118d
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
BMW 118d
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CHZD
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
114 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
BMW 118d
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
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23.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
23.69 lb/hp
22.27 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
50 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 118d
41 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
661 mi
Range
751 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
661 mi
751 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
89 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
89 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft