The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 24,100
 BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 118d DPF
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 118d DPF.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
70
77.4
56.3
Blueprint BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
70 in
Width
68.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
166.8 in
Length
166.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.48 %
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
8V
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d DPF

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
133 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
555 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
661 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d DPF
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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