The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. BMW 118i (19 - ..)

€ 24,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 28,200
 BMW 118i (19 - ..) BMW 118i
€ 24,800
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 Audi A3 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
70
77.4
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118i (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint BMW 118i (19 - ..)
105.1
170
166.8 in
Length
170 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.39 %
BMW 118i (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
8V
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
51 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
492 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
492 mi
BMW 118i
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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft