The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15)
€ 26,300
€ 30,600
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is 4.3 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
165.9
105.9
170.2
165.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.35 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.22 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.17 lb/hp
23.22 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 118d
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
632 mi
Range
673 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
632 mi
673 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
