The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) vs. BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19)
€ 24,400
€ 32,000
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 width and height, but the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is 3.6 inches shorter.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.9
105.9
170.4
166.9 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.67 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.28 lb/hp
22.27 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
46 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 118d
35 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
670 mi
Range
751 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
670 mi
751 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
104.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
