The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. BMW 118i (15 - 17)
€ 22,800
€ 24,700
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 width and height, but the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF is 4.5 inches shorter.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
105.9
170.4
165.9 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.04 lb/hp
22.62 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
48 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
697 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
610 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
