The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 26,600
€ 26,900
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 height, but the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is 0.1 inches shorter and 1.1 inches wider.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118i
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
70 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.8
104.7
166.9
166.8 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118i
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.47 %
General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118i
8V
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118i
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
25.42 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
621 mi
Range
499 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
499 mi
BMW 118i
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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118i
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
