The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 33,000
€ 27,700
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 3.2 is an inch shorter and 0.7 inches wider.
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 118d
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
104.7
166.9
165.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 118d
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.2 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 118d
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 118d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 118d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
16 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
355 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 3.2
355 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
198.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
