The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 34,300
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 30,900
 BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 118d
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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. The Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118d
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
167 in
Length
170.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118d
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.38 %
BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118d
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CZPB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
16.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.86 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 118d
33 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
808 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
808 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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