The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 28,400
€ 30,100
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 width and height, but the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is 12.1 cm shorter.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
1421
1765
1957
1421
1765
1984
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4203
2690
4324
4203 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1390 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1845 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.81 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 bhp
168 bhp
BMW 118i
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
280 NM
250 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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7.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
7.34 kg/bhp
8.27 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
37 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 118i
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
444 mi
Range
557 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
