The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (05 - 08) vs. BMW 118i (07 - 12)
€ 20,000
€ 24,100
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 1.6 is an inch shorter and 0.7 inches wider.
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 118i
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
104.7
166.9
165.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 118i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.47 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 118i
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 118i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
33 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 118i
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
482 mi
Range
540 mi
Audi A3 1.6
482 mi
540 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
134.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
