The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 24,700

€ 24,100

€ 24,700
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, an inch wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 118d DPF.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118d DPF
55.9
70
77.4
56.3
68.9
76.1
70 in
Width
68.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
102.4
166.8
104.7
166.4
166.8 in
Length
166.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118d DPF
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.56 %

General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118d DPF
8V
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
CYVB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d DPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
123 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d DPF
▶ REPLAY
25.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
25.01 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 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
94.8 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
94.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 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
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft









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