The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 24,700
€ 30,900
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is 3.6 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118d
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.8
105.9
170.4
166.8 in
Length
170.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118d
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
15.52 %
General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118d
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118d
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118d
123 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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25.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
25.01 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 118d
37 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
808 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
808 mi
BMW 118d
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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
