The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 24,500
€ 26,100
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF is an inch shorter and 0.7 inches wider.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
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
165.9
104.7
166.9
165.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.15 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.57 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
42 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
610 mi
Range
499 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
499 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 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
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
