The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 118i (11 - 15)
€ 25,900
€ 28,200
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod is 3.4 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 118i
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
170.2
166.8 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 118i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.89 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 118i
8V
Generation
F21
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CPTA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 118i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
20.45 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
50 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 118i
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
661 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
547 mi
BMW 118i
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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
