The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)

€ 24,400
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 30,200
 BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..) BMW 118i
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 118i.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
69.5
77
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
105.1
170
165.9 in
Length
170 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.41 %
BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
8P
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
138 hp
BMW 118i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.61 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 118i
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
522 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
522 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
113.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft