The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 25,000
€ 25,100
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 118i.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
55.9
69.5
77
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
165.9
104.7
166.4
165.9 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.63 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.09 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 118i
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
398 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
600 mi
398 mi
BMW 118i
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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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
