The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 29,900
€ 26,400
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
70 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167
104.7
166.9
167 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.65 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
8V
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
21.81 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 118d
53 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
797 mi
Range
704 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
704 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
