The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 26,200
 BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra is 3.6 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 118i
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15)
105.9
170.4
166.8 in
Length
170.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 118i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.93 %
BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 15)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 118i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
26.13 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118i
60 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
577 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
577 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
70 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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft