The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 26,400
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 26,100
 BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 118i
€ 26,400
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 an inch shorter and 0.7 inches wider.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
165.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.52 %
BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
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 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
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

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.09 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
499 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
610 mi
499 mi
BMW 118i
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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft