The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. BMW 118d (19 - ..)
€ 30,000

€ 32,400

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 118d.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d
55.9
69.5
77
56.5
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
101.5
166.9
105.1
170
166.9 in
Length
170 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d
8P
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

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
CBBB, CFGB
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.68 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 118d
33 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
665 mi
Range
636 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
636 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft