The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 31,700
€ 29,300
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 3.6 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118i
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
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
102.4
166.8
105.9
170.4
166.8 in
Length
170.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118i
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118i
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
17.65 lb/hp
22.95 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118i
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
471 mi
Range
577 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
471 mi
577 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
125 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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
