The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) vs. BMW 118i (07 - 12)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 24,100
 BMW 118i (07 - 12) BMW 118i
€ 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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 0.1 inches shorter and 1.1 inches wider.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint BMW 118i (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
166.8 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.61 %
BMW 118i (07 - 12)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
8V
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
21.38 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
540 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
661 mi
540 mi
BMW 118i
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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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