The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) vs. BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 17)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 25,400
 BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 17) BMW 118i
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 height, but the Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 3.6 inches shorter and 0.5 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 5-door (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
166.8 in
Length
170.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.82 %
BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 17)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
8V
Generation
F20
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-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
162 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
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
661 mi
610 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft