The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 24,400
€ 26,100
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 TDI DPF is 0.1 cm shorter and 1.7 cm wider.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
1421
1765
1957
1421
1748
1934
1765 mm
Width
1748 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4238
2660
4239
4238 mm
Length
4239 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1365 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.15 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 118i
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
190 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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10.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.68 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
10.11 kg/bhp
9.68 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 118i
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
670 mi
Range
499 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
670 mi
499 mi
BMW 118i
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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
104.9 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
