The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI (05 - 06) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 23,200
€ 27,700
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 2.0 FSI is an inch shorter and 0.7 inches wider.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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
165.9
104.7
166.9
165.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
BMW 118d
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.25 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
BMW 118d
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
BMW 118d
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
20.11 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
33 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
475 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
475 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 2.0 FSI
136.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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
