The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 25,900
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 27,700
 BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI cod is 0.1 inches shorter and 1.1 inches wider.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 118d
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
166.8 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 118d
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.23 %
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 118d
8V
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CPTA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 118d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
20.45 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
50 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
40 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
598 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft