The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 21,100
€ 24,100
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 118d DPF.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118d DPF
55.9
69.5
77
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
166.9
104.7
166.4
166.9 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118d DPF
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.57 %
General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118d DPF
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CBZB
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d DPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d DPF
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118d DPF
119 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d DPF
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27.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
27.13 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
43 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
555 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d DPF
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118d DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
