The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 118d (19 - ..)

€ 29,900
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 32,400
 BMW 118d (19 - ..) BMW 118d
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 118d.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118d (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
56.1 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint BMW 118d (19 - ..)
105.1
170
167 in
Length
170 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.84 %
BMW 118d (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
8V
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 118d
53 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
636 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
636 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
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