The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06) vs. BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15)
€ 25,000
€ 30,600
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 4.3 inches shorter.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
105.9
170.2
165.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.69 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 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
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.22 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.09 lb/hp
23.22 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 118d
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
600 mi
Range
673 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
600 mi
673 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
