The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 25,900

€ 24,100

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is just 1.3 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 0.9 cm lower than the BMW 118d DPF.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118d DPF
1421
1765
1957
1430
1751
1933
1765 mm
Width
1751 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1421 mm
Height
1430 mm
2578
4214
2660
4227
4214 mm
Length
4227 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118d DPF
1410 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.77 %

General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118d DPF
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118d DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
120 bhp
BMW 118d DPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
280 NM
BMW 118d DPF
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118d DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118d DPF
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8.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.54 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
8.92 kg/bhp
11.54 kg/bhp
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
455 mi
Range
555 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d DPF
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118d DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
330 L








1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L