The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. BMW 118i (11 - 15)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 28,200
 BMW 118i (11 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 28,600
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. The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint BMW 118i (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
167 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.08 %
BMW 118i (11 - 15)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-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-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
DDYA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 118i
51 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
547 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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