The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 29,900
€ 30,300
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
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
170.2
165.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.8 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
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 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
