The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 26,600

€ 30,100

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 3.4 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
170.2
166.8 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.51 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
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20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.18 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
48 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
758 mi
Range
557 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
758 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft