The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 27,800
€ 24,100
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 118d DPF.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d DPF
55.9
69.5
77
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
165.9
104.7
166.4
165.9 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d DPF
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.47 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d DPF
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d DPF
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d DPF
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19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.03 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
583 mi
Range
555 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d DPF
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
