The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
€ 28,800

€ 30,200

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 118i.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 118i
55.9
70
77.4
56.5
70.8
81.9
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
102.4
166.8
105.1
170
166.8 in
Length
170 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 118i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 118i
8V
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
138 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 118i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
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19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.07 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
50 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
661 mi
Range
522 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
661 mi
522 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).
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
89 kWh
94.8 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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