The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 27,900
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 27,700
 BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 118d
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d 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 (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint BMW 118d 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 118d
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.42 %
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 118d
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.96 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
598 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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