The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. BMW 118d 5-door (11 - 15)
€ 24,800
€ 29,300
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 3.4 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
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 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.44 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
21.81 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 118d
51 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
818 mi
Range
734 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
734 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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
















