The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 24,800
€ 27,700
€ 24,800
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 1.4 inches shorter and 0.7 inches wider.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
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
101.5
165.5
104.7
166.9
165.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.42 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BKD
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
138 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.09 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
600 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
600 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
