The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 20,600
€ 28,400
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 1.6 is 1.4 inches shorter and 0.7 inches wider.
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 118d
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
104.7
166.9
165.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 118d
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.32 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 118d
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 118d
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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29.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
29.03 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
31 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
450 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 1.6
450 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
144 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
144 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
BMW 118d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
