The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 29,900
€ 33,000
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 4.5 inches shorter.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118d
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
105.9
170.4
165.9 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118d
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118d
8P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-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
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 118d
22 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
444 mi
Range
808 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
808 mi
BMW 118d
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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
