The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,400
 BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11) BMW 118d
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11)
68.8
76.1
70 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11)
104.7
166.9
167 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.22 %
BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
8V
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
21.81 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 118d
46 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
704 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
704 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft